Atrial Septal Defect
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Atrial Septal Defect Complications
Complications of an atrial septal defect include:
Atrial fibrillation
Bacterial endocarditis
Cardiac arrhythmias
Congestive heart failure
Pulmonary hypertension
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Atrial Septal Defect Underlying Cause
Related Topics:
Congestive heart failure
Heart disease
Heart murmurs
Ventricular septal defect
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Last Updated: Nov 20, 2007
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Atrial Septal Defect References:
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Graham TP Jr, Driscoll DJ, Gersony WM, Newburger JW, Rocchini A, Towbin JA. Task Force 2: congenital heart disease. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2005 Apr 19;45(8):1326-33.
Moake L, Ramaciotti C. Atrial septal defect treatment options. AACN Clin Issues. 2005 Apr-Jun;16(2):252-66.
Pinto FJ. When and how to diagnose patent foramen ovale. Heart. 2005 Apr;91(4):438-40.
