Atrial Septal Defect treatment in Magdalena Contreras

An atrial septal defect is a type of congenital heart disease: an opening in the wall that separates the two atria of the heart, the upper chambers, which has been present since birth.

Which specialist treats it? Its evaluation falls to cardiology, and in children to pediatric cardiology; when an intervention is considered, cardiovascular surgery is also involved.

Possible signs: many people have no symptoms, but in some cases fatigue, shortness of breath with exertion, or more frequent respiratory infections may be noticed.

When should you seek care? In the face of murmurs detected during a checkup, unusual fatigue, or repeated respiratory symptoms in childhood, a cardiology evaluation is advisable. A heart specialist is the one who can confirm the finding and guide appropriate follow-up.