An Atrial Septal Defect, or ASD, is an abnormal hole in the wall of the upper chambers of the heart. This hole restricts the chambers from closing completely. The fetal heart has an opening, or a foramen ovale, between the upper chambers that close soon after birth. If this does not happen, the heart has […]
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Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Aneurysms, a bulging, weakened area in the heart or aorta, can sometimes be repaired by open heart surgery. Heart muscle aneurysm. These are usually caused by heart attacks. They may prevent proper pumping of the heart, and may cause shortness of breath, pain, or an irregular heartbeat. A heart muscle aneurysm is repaired by either […]