NHLBI Educational Materials Catalog: Facts About Atrial Septal Defect
Facts About Atrial Septal Defect
Written in plain English, this fact sheet provides you with comprehensive information on this condition; a hole in the heart wall that causes blood to collect in the right chambers of the heart. If that hole is not closed, it can lead to stroke, arrhythmia, or pulmonary hypertension. Explains the causes of the disease, stages in its progression, organs that may effected, who is at risk, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, treatments, and more. Contains links to other online and offline resources.