Pediatric atrial septal defects that are small can be temporarily observed and regularly reviewed, and if the patient does not improve at the age of 3 to 5 years can be treated with surgery or intervention. If the defect is large or early complications such as heart failure occur, surgical treatment can be limited.
If the pediatric atrial septal defect is small and the clinical symptoms are not obvious, the baby can be temporarily observed and followed up with regular review. If the defect is still not closed at the age of 3 to 5 years, the “mushroom umbrella” can be used to seal the treatment, or surgical treatment.
For larger atrial septal defects or patients with early heart failure, recurrent infections, and severe impact on growth and development, anesthesia and artificial heartbeat can be used for a limited period of time. Repair of the defect under direct vision can be performed for a limited period of time by temporary interruption of blood flow to the heart through anesthesia and extracorporeal circulation with an artificial heart-lung device.
If the diagnosis of atrial septal defect is confirmed, the condition of atrial septal defect can be checked by cardiac ultrasound at regular intervals if the defect is small; if the defect is large and there are obvious clinical symptoms, surgery can be performed according to the doctor’s instructions.