Encyclopedia: Atrial Septal Defect
Atrial septal defect is a form of congenital heart defect that enables blood flow between the left and right atria via the interatrial septum. The interatrial septum is the tissue that divides the right and left atria. Without this septum, or if there is a defect in this septum, it is possible for blood to travel from the left side of the heart to the right side of the heart,...
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My father has a heart condition called Patent Foramen Ovale and there is a non-invasive...
It is either let your father go since Medicare won't pay, or get the money together and save his life and keep him around. That's a tough decision, but...
Asked by Will - 30 months ago
"There was a small atrial septal defect or possible patent foramen ovale with a left...
Small hole in the septum of your heart. It can close on its own or you may need surgery.
Asked by One's Own Mind. V1. - 4 months ago
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Patent Foramen Ovale
I read in some literature that the patent foramen ovale could lead to headaches. When I confronted studies indicate that patients with stroke of unknown origin have a higher incidence of ...
Jul 15, 2008
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transient ischaemic attack affecting right side & speech
atrial fibrillation 4) patent foramen ovale 5) subarachnoid haemorrhage with patent foramen ovale will cause paradoxical embolism and stroke...
Sep 28, 2008
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VAE
Venous air embolism is hazardous because: a probe-patent foramen ovale exists in approximately 15 to left shunting and increased arterial hypoxia and hypercapnia. #1) a probe-patent...
Nov 11, 2006
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patent foramen ovale
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can a hollenhorst plaque form from a patent foramen ovale
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intraatrial septum and foramen ovale
What is a mobile intraatrial septum with patent foramen ovae and minimal right to left shunting?
Congenital Heart Defects Slide Show
Learn about common types of congenital heart defects in this slide show:
Congenital heart defects are abnormalities of the heart that develop prior to birth when the heart is forming. They can affect the chambers, valves, or blood vessels of the heart. There are numerous types of congenital heart defects that can occur in isolation or in combination with other ones. Some require little or no intervention, while some may require immediate surgery. Learn about them in this slide show.
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