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Preventing Atrial Septal Defect

Since the condition is a congenital defect with unknown causes, there are preventive measures. Early diagnosis and early treatment can help prevent complications

RESOURCES:

American Heart Association
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=11065

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Diseases Institute
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/index.html

CANADIAN RESOURCES:

Canadian Cardiovascular Society
http://www.ccs.ca/home/index_e.aspx

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
http://ww2.heartandstroke.ca/Page.asp?PageID=24

References:

Atrial septal defect. Mayo Clinic website. Available at: http://www.mayoclinic.org/atrial-septal-defect/index.html .Accessed July 6, 2007.

Atrial septal defect. Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia. US National Library of Medicine website. Available at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000157.htm .Accessed July 6, 2007.

Atrial septal defect. The Nemours Foundation. Kids' Health for Parents website.Available at: http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/medical/heart/asd.html .Accessed July 6, 2007.

Last reviewed November 2008 by Michael J. Fucci, DO

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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