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 ...

Less common than the secundum type atrial septal defect, a primum ASD is usually small and less commonly requires intervention when it occurs in isolation. Frequently it is considered as a part of ...

IL Secundum atrial septal defect (ASD) is the most common and simple type of ASD. Echocardiography (less frequently transesophageal echocardiography) is the first-line diagnostic test. 3D ...

Atrial septal defects (ASDs) are congenital heart defects characterized by an opening in the wall (septum) that separates the heart's upper chambers (atria). Closure of these defects is crucial to ...

An atrial septal defect is an opening in the wall that separates ... It usually is made through the breastbone (sternum). But some types of heart defects are repaired through a cut in the side of the ...

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