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📋Overview
An Atrial Septal Defect is a congenital cardiac anomaly where a hole exists in the septum, the muscular wall dividing the heart's upper chambers. This opening allows oxygenated blood to circulate back into the right side of the heart instead of flowing to the rest of the body.
Medical professionals distinguish between different types of this condition based on the location of the defect within the atrial wall. The presence of this opening may cause a variation in blood flow patterns that potentially impacts cardiac and pulmonary circulation.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0018817Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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