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Atrial Septal Defect Outlook
What to expect with an atrial septal defect:
  • The mortality rate from atrial septal defect is 50% in people who are not treated.
  • With early detection, most people have a good prognosis with surgery to correct the defect.
  • In the presence of a large defect and pulmonary hypertension, the prognosis is poor.
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Last Updated: Mar 13, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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