Can a person live like a normal individual after surgery for atrial septal defect?
Disease description:
My 2-year-old son was diagnosed with atrial septal defect, and we are preparing for surgery. I would like to ask: after surgery for atrial septal defect, can he be just like a normal person?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Jianbin
After surgery for atrial septal defect, patients can live like normal individuals. This minimally invasive procedure causes less physical trauma, enables faster recovery, and has a higher success rate. The patient's lifespan is not shortened. However, if there is a severe ventricular septal defect accompanied by symptoms such as recurrent respiratory infections or congestive heart failure, surgical treatment must be performed. In daily life, patients should avoid strenuous activities and maintain emotional calmness to promote improvement of their condition.
