An Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) is a hole in the heart that can be present without any symptoms.
The treatment choices are:
1. Tablets or no medication
2. Closure with an umbrella device (Figulla or Amplatser)
3. Surgical closure
Find out more about ASD symptoms and treatment on our information page.
Watch ASD Closure by Dr Iqbal Malik at the Hammersmith Hospital