| FOCUS ISSUE - CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE |
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| Year : 2020 | Volume
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| Issue : 3 | Page : 253-259 |
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Echocardiographic Evaluation of Atrial Septal Defect
Sushil Azad
Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Sushil Azad
Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi - 110 025
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
DOI: 10.4103/jiae.jiae_45_20
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Atrial septal defect accounts for 8-10% of all congenital heart defects. Echocardiography is method of choice for assessment of patient with a known or suspected atrial septal defect. A Thorough knowledge and understanding of all echocardiographic view is essential for complete assessment of atrial septal defect , associated physiological status and assessment of neighbouring intracardiac structures. Complete evaluation is crucial for planning the modality of treatment whether it is suitable for catheter intervention or needs surgical intervention. |
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