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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Congenital Heart Defects
The term “heart defect” can be the name for a variety of heart problems, but it’s usually used to describe defects in the wall, or septum, dividing the upper or lower heart chambers. It may also describe problems with the heart valve. The more common defects are listed below. Atrial septal defect (ASD). This is […]