1. They may include a heart murmur,
2. Shortness of breath
3. Fatigue
4. Swelling of the legs
5. Skipped heartbeats
6. Frequent lung infections
7. Stroke
8. Bluish skin color.

Over time, if a large atrial septal defect is not repaired, the extra blood flow to the right side of the heart can damage the heart and lungs causing heart failure (weakened heart) and arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat).

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Damage to the heart and blood vessels
• Adverse reaction to medication used
• Damage to the kidneys
• Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat)
• Blood clots that can lead to stroke, heart attack, or other problems
• Device embolization (device moving out of the repair area)
• Death

Let your doctor know if you develop problems, such as:

• Bleeding, new bruising, or swelling at the incision site
• Signs of infection such as redness, drainage, or fever
• Chest pain or shortness of breath

Medications and open surgery for atrial septal defect.