Newly Diagnosed ASD 26years old

General ASD/Septal Defects Discussion
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Good day everyone! I was just newly diagnosed with ASD. I’m 26y.o. with some episodes of almost fainting and difficulty of breathing during exercise before. I have normal blood results, normal ECG and normal 24hour ambulatory ecg.

According to the cardiologist I will be needing either percutaneous catheter procedure or open heart surgery, they also observed that the right side of my heart is becoming larger.

I am still awaiting for my Transesophageal Echocardiography. To know the placement and the size of the hole in the atrial septal wall.

My question is:
Since I have minimal symptoms in the past years even now. Am I severe? Would I be needing a catheter procedure? Or open heart surgery?

I am actually afraid tginking it would be an open heart.

Thanks for the replies. God bless to all!

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The choice of catheter or OHS depends entirely on the position and size of the hole. Catheter closure is becoming more popular and easier to do with excellent results. I suggest you look on Facebook Adults atrial septal defect (hole in the heart) for further support and chat.

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Thanks for the reply. :blush:
Hopefully all goes well.