Atrial septal defect is a congenital heart condition in which a hole in the wall of the heart separates the top two chambers and allows blood to transition from the left atrium to the right atrium ultimately causing enlargement of the right heart chambers. Find out more about how this condition can affect adults later in life. https://mayocl.in/2XrbD8J | Mayo Clinic

Atrial septal defect (ASD) closure with the helex septal occluder. An ASD is a open communication in the septum between the left and right atriums. This condition is typically congenital. This opening can allow for oxygenated blood to pass over into the right side of the heart causing more right sided stress over time. What is the most common type of ASD? Follow @cardiovisual for more educational content ❤️❤️ . . . . . #heart #chd #chdawareness #cardiac #echocardiography #asdawareness #asd #asdm