In patients with atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD), the occurrence of nonsurgical AV block has been reported. We have looked for an explanation in the development of the AV conduction system.

This paper presents serial cardiac-catheterization data showing spontaneous functional closure of large symptomatic defects in 3 infants. One had an associated moderate-sized patent ductus arteriosus ...

Beijing Zhongke Journal Publising Co. Ltd. Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common birth defects, occurring in approximately 0.9% of live births. Sadly, they are also the leading cause of ...

The septum of the heart is a wall of tissue that separates the left and right sides of the heart and enables blood to flow as it should. It consists of the atrial septum and the ventricular septum.

To heart wire, Krishnan said: "We are describing this novel cardiac anatomy for the first time. Increased recognition of this left atrial septal pouch has the potential to cause a paradigm shift in ...

The interventricular septum separates the heart’s two ventricles and plays a vital role in maintaining correct bloodflow. Sometimes a defect can occur or be present from birth. This can increase the ...

When expectant parents imagine their baby’s beating heart, few consider the possibility of a structural issue being present from day one. Yet for thousands of families each year, this becomes reality ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Artificial intelligence effectively detected atrial septal defect on ECGs from three separate institutions.

Evidence-based recommendations on endovascular closure of atrial septal defect. This involves inserting a small blocking device into the heart, which is gently inflated to close the hole. This ...