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How is a ventricular septal defect different from an atrial septal defect?
Ventricular septal defect affects the ventricles common in babies with down syndrome while atrial septal defect is affecting the atrium.
Can atrial septal defect be treated with medication?
No. Currently, there are no medication treatment options for atrial septal defect.
Can a person who has atrial septal defect can that person take medication for it?
An atrial septal defect is a MECHANICAL problem of the heart, a structural defect in the heart itself. With that being said, the answer is no. Usually a defect is corrected by surgical intervention.
What the medical term for been born with a hole in her heart?
The term 'hole-in-the-heart' usually means that there is a defect in the wall between two of the heart's chambers. If the defect is between the atria the condition is called an atrial septal defect or ASD and if the hole between the ventricles is known as a ventricular septal defect or VSD.
What is the full form of VSD?
ventricular septal defect
Can you donate blood with a ventricular septal defect vsd?
You can donate the blood with ventricular septal defect. But then you should not donate the same. You need to be given a bravery award for this attempt only.
What causes atrial septal defect?
O An atrial septal defect is sometimes called a hole in the heart it is a type of congenital heart defect, when there is an abnormal opening in the dividing wall between the upper filling chambers of the heart.
Scientific name for hole in heart?
The scientific name for a hole in the heart is a "ventricular septal defect (VSD)" or an "atrial septal defect (ASD)", depending on the location of the hole.
What does the medical abbreviation VSD mean?
Ventricular Septal Defect
When was atrial septal defect diagnosed?
during the preschool years
What is a congenital anomaly?
The congenital anomaly refers to the anomalies of the heart. It basically includes the ventricular septal defect, atrial septal defect and patent ductus arteriosus. It commonly affects the infants.
Cpt code for patch closure of ventricular septal defect?
33681
