6 year old with ASD in heart

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Hi all,

I am struggling. My fit, healthy, full of beans 6 year old daughter was referred to a cardiologist a few months back, as our GP thought she heard a slight heart murmur. Fast forward to last Thursday and the echo showed up a large ASD. The doctor is baffled as to how full of beans my daughter is and how healthy she has always been! The Doctor discovered a possible partial Cor Triatriatum in her left atrium which bizarrely could be the reason that she hasn't had any symptoms from the ASD.
I was in complete shock and a mess after the appt but desperately trying to be positive. The doctor said it can all be fixed!
Surgery will be needed, we have a follow up appt on the 1st November.
Just wondering if anyone else is or has been in the same boat? Needing reassurance. Thank you x

Sorry, what's ASD?

@inappropriateraspberry Atrial Septal Defect, a hole in her heart

Atrial septal defect?

It's a shock, OP, in Mumsnetty hugs .

My elder child was born with an AVSD and had surgery at a couple of weeks old. All fine since (30 years later!).

Wishing you all the best, good that are say it's fixable. And I'm pleased she's feeling ok. I can't offer any advice I'm afraid, but sending you lots of hugs!

@BatshitCrazyWoman that's good to hear! I am baffled how this wasn't ever picked up. It's 18mm apparently! To be fair, she is the top athlete at school and never stops so there weren't any signs to suggest! Just need it all fixed.
Thanks for your support and hugs x

@inappropriateraspberry thank you for your well wishes!