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Atrial Septal Defect

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Atrial Septal Defect Home Care: Warning Signs

Notify your doctor if you have an atrial septal defect and any of the following:

Excessive fatigue
Worsening shortness of breath
Worsening palpitations
Worsening leg swelling

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Congestive heart failure
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Breathing difficulty
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Fainting
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Last Updated: Nov 4, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Atrial Septal Defect References:

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Moake L, Ramaciotti C. Atrial septal defect treatment options. AACN Clin Issues. 2005 Apr-Jun;16(2):252-66.
Pinto FJ. When and how to diagnose patent foramen ovale. Heart. 2005 Apr;91(4):438-40.