Hello
my question is about my 8 year son who has an atrial septal defect. It was diagnosed when he was 4 months old. The hole is approx. 8mm. Our cardiologist feels we don't need to repair it. He says we should just go on with our lives and forget about it. Maybe have him checked every couple of years. Although he has no symtoms and is otherwise very healthy I am concerned of the damage this hole will cause him later in years. I don't understand why we should wait until there is damage or he has a stroke or something like that. Why not repair it to prevent any problems? Do you feel we should get a second opinion? What is your take on atril septal defects.