The atria and ventricles of the right and left hearts are each separated by a wall. A hole in these septums can cause serious impairment of cardiovascular function. You can read more about what exactly a cardiac septal defect is, how to recognize it, and what to do in such a case here. What is … Cardiac Septal Defect
When symptoms occur, they are mainly: Shortness of breath Tiredness and fatigue Decreased physical performance Water retention in the abdomen and legs In the case of ventricular septal defect, the symptoms usually occur earlier and in greater severity. By additional congenital anomalies or defects of the heart, the circulatory conditions in atrial or ventricular septal … Cardiac Septal Defect: Symptoms and Therapy
