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What Causes Ectopic Heartbeats In An Infant?

Hi doctor my daughter was born at 36.6 weeks and was with multiple ectopic beat on 3rd day after an echo i came to know she has a 7mm ostium secundum ASD on LR shunt.and all other report was normal.including e.c.g was also normal i want to know weather da ASD will close on its own as she grows or may require surgery. Doctor asked to wait.by what age will da ASD close..please i am very worried help me and do reply.
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Hi,

Small ASD will close by two years and surgery may not be required.

You can go for followup ECHO as advised by a cardiologist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician

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What Causes Ectopic Heartbeats In An Infant?

Hi, Small ASD will close by two years and surgery may not be required. You can go for followup ECHO as advised by a cardiologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician