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How Can Atrial Isomerism Be Treated?

Hi, I m 17 years old and was born with a serve heart defect. Called right atrial isomerism. I also have heterotaxy syndrome , all organ are midline. I m wondering if it s possible for me to have a baby. In the future of course. But I want to know, it s something I really want. Thank you, Colleen
Thu, 16 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are having structural abnormality of heart.
It is not necessary to have functional defect of heart along with structural defect.
If your heart functions are normal despite of having right atrial isomerism, no need to worry for future pregnancy.
So better to get done 2d echo and measure if ejection fraction (EF).
If EF is more than 55%,no harm for you in getting pregnant in future.
So don't worry, get done 2d echo. Remove fear from your mind about pregnancy.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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How Can Atrial Isomerism Be Treated?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. You are having structural abnormality of heart. It is not necessary to have functional defect of heart along with structural defect. If your heart functions are normal despite of having right atrial isomerism, no need to worry for future pregnancy. So better to get done 2d echo and measure if ejection fraction (EF). If EF is more than 55%,no harm for you in getting pregnant in future. So don t worry, get done 2d echo. Remove fear from your mind about pregnancy. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.