Atrial Septal Defect (ASD): Difference between revisions

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ASD can manifest at any age . An ASD comes in 9 % of all congenital heart defects , but for the most common congenital heart disease that often only reflected ( 30 % ) in adulthood .
ASD can manifest at any age . An ASD comes in 9 % of all congenital heart defects , but for the most common congenital heart disease that often only reflected ( 30 % ) in adulthood .


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|colspan="2"|'''Most common ASD'''
|colspan="2"|'''Most common ASD'''
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The number of bubbles in one frame can be categorized in size of opening:
The number of bubbles in one frame can be categorized in size of opening:


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|colspan="2"|'''Size of PFO'''
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==Echocardiographic points==
==Echocardiographic points==


Considerations
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Localization of defect
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Color Doppler + possible . contrast. Where in IAS ?
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Instructions for volume load Dimensions RF + RA . Question of dilation ?
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Evidence of pulmonary hypertension
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SPAP . See high pressures ?
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|Instructions for volume overload
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|Evidence of pulmonary hypertension
|SPAP. See high pressures?
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