Surgical Repair

Surgical repair can be considered when the atrial septal defect (ASD) is large, the edge is missing, porous, or combined with other malformations, or the conditions for transcatheter occlusion are not good. The decision comprehensively evaluates the type of defect and shunt load, pulmonary artery pressure, whether there are combined valve problems or abnormal venous return, previous treatment response and overall health, and is evaluated by the cardiac surgery and cardiology teams.