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Studies were reviewed by two echocardiographers (blinded) and the maximal diameter was recorded. Defects were defined as small (&gt; 3 mm to &lt; 6 mm), moderate (\u2265 6 mm to &lt; 12 mm), or large (\u2265 12 mm). ASDs that grew \u2265 20 mm were defined as having outgrown transcatheter closure with the device available to the authors' institution.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Results: ASD diameter increased in 68 of 104 patients (65%), including 31 patients (30%) with a &gt; 50% increase in diameter. Spontaneous closure occurred in four patients (4%). Thirteen defects (12%) increased to \u2265 20 mm. One fifth of the patients studied had an insufficient atrial rim by transthoracic echocardiogram to hold an atrial septal occluder. The only factor associated with significant growth of ASDs was initial size of the defect. ASD growth was independent both of age at diagnosis and when indexed to body surface area.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Conclusions: Two thirds of secundum ASDs may enlarge with time and there is the potential for secundum ASDs to outgrow transcatheter closure with specific devices. 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