Patent ductus arteriosus is a congenital heart defect that requires timely surgery.

Atrial septal defects (ASD) are associated with an increased incidence of atrial arrhythmias, but their electrophysiological consequences are poorly defined. We hypothesised that conduction and ...

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The final, formatted version of the article will be published soon. Abstract Background Atrial septal defects (ASD) are associated with an increased incidence of atrial arrhythmias, but their ...

What Is a Ventricular Septal Defect? A ventricular septal defect (VSD) — sometimes referred to as a hole in the heart — is a type of congenital heart defect. In a VSD, there is an abnormal opening in ...

What Is an Atrial Septal Defect? An atrial septal defect (ASD) — sometimes called a hole in the heart — is a type of congenital heart defect in which there is an abnormal opening in the dividing wall ...

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Background Few studies are using linear echocardiographic measurements for classifying the size of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). Objectives Investigate the relationship between ASD hemodynamic ...