An atrial septal defect of the secundum type is relatively common and occurs from failure of the septum secundum to develop. This results in a communication between the left and right atrium ...

An ostium primum atrial septal defect (ASD) occurs when then atrial septum near the atrioventricular valves has a communication between the two atrium causing a left to right shunt. This rarely ...

An atrial septal defect is an opening in the wall that separates the upper chambers of the heart. It is one of the most common congenital heart defects, which are structural problems that develop ...

A radiogram may show enlargement of the right chambers in the lateral view and pulmonary artery dilation: even significant ASD often has a normal cardiac silhouette and normal pulmonary vascularity.

Among simple congenital heart diseases (CHD), patent foramen ovale (PFO) is associated with a significantly higher risk for epilepsy.

COIMBATORE: Three school students underwent ASD cardiac surgery at the Department of Cardiology of Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH). A team of cardiologists at CMCH operated the students ...

As the number of children and adults being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) surges, what's needed are ...

Summary algorithm for management of operated and non operated patients with different types of atrial septal defects. ASD: Atrial septal defect.