What is an atrial septal defect (ASD)? An ASD is a hole in the wall between the heart’s upper chambers. One of the most common heart defects in infants, ASDs vary in size and in the severity of symptoms they may cause. In some children, an ASD may close on its own without any treatment. If the ASD is still present by age 3, it likely will require surgery. Learn more. http://bit.ly/2KZB48E | The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)

Atrial septal defect (ASD) closure with the helex septal occluder. An ASD is a open communication in the septum between the left and right atriums. This condition is typically congenital. This opening can allow for oxygenated blood to pass over into the right side of the heart causing more right sided stress over time. What is the most common type of ASD? Follow @cardiovisual for more educational content ❤️❤️ . . . . . #heart #chd #chdawareness #cardiac #echocardiography #asdawareness #asd #asdm