Atrial septal defects (ASD) may lead to supraventricular arrhythmias, notably atrial flutter and fibrillation, as a consequence of right atrial volume overload resulting from left-to-right shunting, ...

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 directly ...

† Primum (2 patients), secundum (68 patients) and sinus defects (4 patients). § Surgical branch of the study. TEE = Transesophageal echocardiography. *Children and adults. † Percutaneous branch of the ...

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 ...

Transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal defects (ASD), a common congenital heart abnormality in children, is a minimally invasive procedure that is a safe alternative to traditional surgery at ...

Beijing Zhongke Journal Publising Co. Ltd. Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common birth defects, occurring in approximately 0.9% of live births. Sadly, they are also the leading cause of ...

The possible effect of environmental factors during pregnancy on the occurrence of atrial septal defect (ASD-secundum) in the offspring was studied in 50 cases and 756 controls. The cases represented ...

After an “investigation” at the Royal Brompton Hospital last year, Emma Willis was diagnosed with a hole in her heart (also known as an atrial septal defect, or ASD for short). “Turns out, I’ve been ...