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ASD of size 7mm.
My son is 3 months old. He is having an ASD of 7 mm. I want to know that what are the chances, that it will get closed automatically.
I will be grateful to you if you kindly answer my query.
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Most likely it will close by 5 years of age
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Dr. Vikas Kohli
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Delhi
Asd s less than 8 mm have an 80% chance of closure by 2 years according to a study in the 1990's. So chill and don't bother. Follow up w your ped cardiologist 6 monthly. Has this echo been done by a pediatric cardiologist ??
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