What are the complications of ASD ?
Common complications in ASD are
- Pulmonary artery hypertension
- Cardiac failure
- Atrial arrhythmia (atrial fibrillation or flutter)
- Rare complications of ASD are infective endocarditis.
The most common cause of death in AD is cardiac failure.
Right heart failure is seen in ASD in patients above 30 years. It may be precipitated by
- Decreased LV compliance as a result of hypertension or coronary artery disease
- Atrial arrhythmia