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Medium 6MM ASD L-R SHUNT
My daughter had a premature birth at 33+ gestational age. She was diagnosed with 6mm ASD on day 2. Now she is 20 days old. Will ASD close by itself? If so how much time it may take for closure? Any special care has to be taken?
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Greetings most of the smaller ASD CLOSE BY  3 month repeat echo at 3month
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