Aneurysm

An aneurysm is a congenital heart defect characterized by the formation of a protrusion of the interatrial septum. In short, as a result of contraction of the heart muscle, fibrous tissue is stretched, which gradually becomes deformed, becomes thinner, and a pathological protrusion of the septum is formed. Aneurysmal expansion can be localized in different places and be of different sizes.

Millet aneurysm is one of the types of congenital heart defects. During the examination, the doctor identifies it by characteristic signs. The defect itself consists of two sacs or chambers. In one there is a thin fibrous wall, in the other there is a protruding part. When you press on the chest from the side of the protruding chamber, you can see how it collapses like a soda tablet. Patients rarely turn to doctors, sometimes without even knowing about their defect. This may be a consequence of the absence of symptoms or the result of a frivolous attitude towards one’s own health. A millet-like aneurysmal septum may be so small that there is no need to operate on it at all, since it does not affect the functioning of the heart and does not affect the well-being of the patient. But there is a possibility of developing an infectious process in the closure with purulent melting of the walls of the aneurysm. This condition is critical, so the patient requires urgent surgical intervention.