Which of the following are true about ASD?: (A) Ostium primum is the most common defect, (B) Children are always growth retarded, (C) Surgery is electively done at 1-3 year age for large defects, (D) Commonly affected by Infective endocarditis
Answer is C. c. Surgery is electively done at 1-3 year age for large defects(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2190-2191)The timing for elective closure of ASD is usually after the 1st yr and before entry into school.