Further subdivision of the complete form, apart from the morphology of the anterior leaflet, is dependent upon the presence or absence of an ostium primum atrial septal defect.

Among the patients with abnormal echocardiograms, four had minor cardiac structural abnormalities, while only one had a moderate primum atrial septal defect requiring surgery. 27 In our study, we also ...

(NEXSTAR) — Tesla is recalling 376,241 of its vehicles after reports that their electronic power steering assist could potentially fail due to a software defect. The recall involves some 2023 ...

In some cases, babies with a birth defect may only survive a few months. The new research found that there was about an 11% increase in infant mortality due to congenital anomalies, or more than ...

AFib causes your heart to beat abnormally, which is a type of arrhythmia, but there are treatments that can help. Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a problem with your heart's electrical activity ...

A series of 128 consecutive cases of atrial septal defect in adult patients was analyzed from the standpoint of the course and prognosis. The ages of the patients ranged from 18 to 67 years and the ...

First-degree ventricular (heart) block affects the electrical signal that makes the heart beat. It causes a delay in a portion of the heart beat and may lead to a slow heart beat. Healthcare ...

Six children diagnosed with atrial septal defect (ASD) and ventricular septal defect (VSD) were referred to Calcutta Medical College and Hospital for further treatment. The children had been ...

Ashley (L), Carla (R) and Sandie (not pictured) have overcome adverse heart health conditions and live their lives to the fullest. They share their stories and advice for other women. For three weeks ...

Stroke symptoms are different from those of ASA and include the following: An atrial septal aneurysm is a type of heart defect present at birth. In utero, we all have a hole along the atrial septum ...