Atrial Septal Defect (ASD): Pathophysiology, Symptoms & Treatment Explained

In this Nursing School Explained video, we break down Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) — a common congenital heart defect characterized by an abnormal opening in the atrial septum. This clear, step-by-step lesson reviews how ASD forms, left-to-right shunting, acyanotic classification, and its impact on blood flow. You’ll learn: ✔️ What causes an atrial septal defect ✔️ How ASD affects heart hemodynamics ✔️ Why left-to-right shunting occurs ✔️ Key signs and symptoms (dyspnea, murmurs, dysrhythmias, recurrent infections) ✔️ Potential complications such as heart failure, stroke, and pulmonary hypertension ✔️ Diagnostic considerations ✔️ Medical and surgical treatment options (diuretics, digoxin, antiarrhythmics, occluder device, open-heart surgery) This video is ideal for nursing students, NCLEX prep, and anyone seeking a strong foundation in congenital heart defects. Be sure to watch the full pediatric cardiac series for additional congenital heart conditions! #AtrialSeptalDefect #ASD #CongenitalHeartDefect #PediatricCardiology #NursingSchool #NursingStudents #NurseEducation #NursingSchoolExplained #NCLEXPrep #Pathophysiology #Pediatrics #CardiacNursing #LeftToRightShunt #AcyanoticDefect #HeartDefects