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