Ostium Secundum Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)

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Ostium Secundum Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
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Case description

This echocardiogram shows an ostium secundum atrial septal defect, which is most common type of defects of this septum. It is located in a position of foramen ovale. This defect may remain asymptomatic until sixth decade of life. Percutaneous closure of an ASD is one of possible methods of treatment.

tags: septal defect ASD ECHO defect echocardiogram ostium


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Julia Krzywon

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