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Hole in heart
I have been diagnosed with cardiomegly.Further tests revealed that there are 2 holes in heart.
Report says:
-Ostium secundum artrial septal defect 11.8mm left to right shunt
-Devoid of aortic rim,with adequate superior rim.
-not suitable for device closure
- advised: surgical closure
When asked doctor said only d bigger hole will be operated .
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Dr. Himanshu Yadav
Cardiologist
15 yrs exp
Agra
first of all its clear that hole has to be repaired either by device or operation. 11mm is a small size, its better if device closure can be done.
get a transesophageal echo(TEE) done at a very good centre by an experienced operator, three rims are important- IVC rim, SUPERIOR Rim, AV rim. Rest rims are not important, still device closure can be dine.
Next Steps
get a good TEE done.
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