Patent Foramen Ovale and Atrial Septal Defect | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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Atrial septal defect, or ASD, is a congenital (present-at-birth) condition that affects the tissue between the right and left upper chamber of the heart, called the inter-atrial septum. ASD is a defect (hole) in the inter-atrial septum that typically allows blood to go from the left to right chambers and can lead to symptoms and reduced heart function.

Roughly one out of every 120 babies are born with some type of heart defect, and ASD is the most common. Some ASDs close on their own and require no treatment, while other ASDs will need to be closed.

When treatment is needed, the cardiovascular specialists at the UF Health Cardiovascular Center[1] can help. Our specialists, all faculty members of the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville, are experienced in treating and mana...