An atrial septal defect of the secundum type is relatively common and occurs from failure of the septum secundum to develop. This results in a communication between the left and right atrium ...

Future Cardiol. 2010;6(2):181-193. Myxomas are mainly located in the atria (75% in the left and 15–20% in the right) and are attached to the atrial septum, usually in the region of the rim of ...

An atrial septal defect is an opening in the wall that separates the upper chambers of the heart. It is one of the most common congenital heart defects, which are structural problems that develop ...

Atrial longitudinal strain was performed from the apical views for the basal segments of the LA septum, lateral wall and roof. Results: LV mass index and ejection fraction were comparable between ...

PULMONARY hypertension is a serious and relatively frequent complication of the ostiumsecundum type of defect of the atrial septum. 1–4 It increases the symptoms and disability of cardio ...