Shunting Lesions

5 Shunting Lesions

Cardiac shunting lesions include atrial septal defects, ventricular septal defects, and patent ductus arteriosus as the most common lesions seen in congenital heart disease. These lesions may be seen in isolation or in association with other congenital heart disease.

Atrial Septal Defects

Atrial deptal defects represent defects in septation of the atria. They are common, representing as much as 10% of cases of congenital heart disease. Anatomic types of defects include (Fig. 5-1):

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Jun 11, 2016 | Posted by in CARDIOLOGY | Comments Off on Shunting Lesions

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