most common symptom of a patient with atrial septal defect
Atrial septal defect signs and symptoms may include: 1  Shortness of breath, especially when exercising. 2  Fatigue. 3  Swelling of legs, feet or abdomen. 4  Heart palpitations or skipped beats. 5  Frequent lung infections. 6  Stroke. 7  Heart murmur, a whooshing sound that can be heard through a stethoscope.