Atrial aneurysm belongs to a number of diseases of small cardiac abnormalities( abbreviated, MARS).
The opinions of the scientists about the etymology of the onset of the disease were significantly divided.
One group of scientists is closer to the statement that the main cause of aneurysm of the interatrial septum is the genetic factor. Another group suggests that this pathology is directly related to dysplasia of the connective tissue of the heart. Common sense is in both of these assumptions.
An aneurysm of the interatrial septum protrudes at the typical place of the oval window.
The following types of aneurysms are distinguished:
- protrusion from left to right;
- protrusion from the right side to the left;
- protrusion S-shaped( the upper part in one direction, and the lower one in the other direction).
Symptoms of an aneurysm of the atrial septum
At an early stage of development, an aneurysm does not show any symptoms, and it is considered that it does not need a surgical or medicamental correction. The patient should only register with a cardiologist and regularly undergo ultrasound and an ECG.
However, in the elderly, in the background of heart injuries, stress and increased physical activity, an aneurysm ruptured. Blood from the resulting opening causes a rise in the load in the ventricles and atria.
Early age hides these symptoms, but over time, the onset of pulmonary hypertension may occur.
An aneurysm of the interatrial septum in children develops slowly enough, although the volume of blood flow can increase several times.
Aneurysm rupture draws us a blurred clinical picture: 
- pain in the region of the heart;
- periodic discomfort;
- rapid fatigue;
- severe exercise tolerance;
- interruptions in the functioning of the heart.
Treatment of aneurysm of the interatrial septum
With strict control of the dynamics of the disease and in the absence of complications, the patient can live a lifetime without complaining about his state of health.
With a constant increase in the size of the aneurysm, there is a risk of rupture of the affected vessel. The patient is hospitalized in the cardiosurgery department to determine the need for an operation.
Quite often this operation is not carried out because of the incompatibility of risks of the current state of health and postoperative complications. Even aneurysm ruptures do not affect the wait-and-see tactics of medical workers.
Surgical intervention can only be performed if there is a risk of developing pulmonary hypertension with very high blood loss. During the operation, the defect is sutured or the plastic of the vessel wall is applied with the use of a synthetic, hypoallergenic substance.
Surgery should be performed in a specialized department of cardiac surgery or on the basis of a cardiology clinic.
An aneurysm of the atrial septum in a newborn can be diagnosed in the hospital when an ultrasound examination or cardiogram is performed.
The disease does not cause anxiety in the infant and does not affect the functions of the circulation and respiration, so treatment can be avoided. It is enough to follow the work of the heart with the use of ultrasound and ECG devices.
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