Discuss the definitions of ASD and VSD. What are the symptoms for each in children? What are the symptoms for each in adults? Briefly discuss treatment options for children and adults with ASD and VSD. Our text defines a murmur as a turbulent blood flow through the heart as a result of one or more etiologies (Cash, 2014). The abnormal opening through chambers, atrial or ventricular septal defect is the selected etiology appropriate for this discussion topic (Cash, 2014). During the first 8 weeks of pregnancy the heart forms as a hollow tube and then it eventually divides into 4 chambers (University of Utah Healthcare, 2015). The right and left atria are separated by a wall, which is called a septum. Openings are present as the fetus grows, but should close before or just after birth. When the openings do not close, then the atrial septum will have an abnormal hole in it, allowing rich oxygenated blood to leak into the poor un-oxygenated blood (American Heart Association, 2015). This is known as ASD (atrial septal defect). This defect is
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Chest x-ray, electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, and cardiac catheterization are other diagnostic measures used for diagnosis (American Heart Association, 2015). Depending on the child’s age, symptoms, and general health will depend on the treatment. Some ASD and VSD will close on its own as the child grows. As for adults, the treatment options are typically the same. The treatment options for ASD include:
Medication: Diuretics can help to get rid of the extra fluid from the body.
Surgery: ASD can be repaired, by closing opening with stitches or a special patch.
Device closure: A septal occluder is a procedure via cardiac catheterization to stop eth blood flow through the ASD.
The University of Utah Healthcare (2015) lists treatment options for VSD to
Chest x-ray, electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, and cardiac catheterization are other diagnostic measures used for diagnosis (American Heart Association, 2015). Depending on the child’s age, symptoms, and general health will depend on the treatment. Some ASD and VSD will close on its own as the child grows. As for adults, the treatment options are typically the same. The treatment options for ASD include:
Medication: Diuretics can help to get rid of the extra fluid from the body.
Surgery: ASD can be repaired, by closing opening with stitches or a special patch.
Device closure: A septal occluder is a procedure via cardiac catheterization to stop eth blood flow through the ASD.
The University of Utah Healthcare (2015) lists treatment options for VSD to