Delayed Diagnosis of Right Heart Failure Due to Sinus Venosus Atrial Septal Defect, Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava and Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return

Delayed Diagnosis of Right Heart Failure Due to Sinus Venosus Atrial Septal Defect, Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava and Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return Atrial septal defects (ASD) are an uncommon cause of right heart failure and pulmonary hypertension. Sinus venosus ASD (SVASD) are an uncommon form of ASD, amounting to 5 –10% of all ASD. They are commonly underdiagnosed as the defects are often located superior and adjacent to the superior vena cava (SVC), w... Delayed Diagnosis of Right Heart Failure Due to Sinus Venosus Atrial Septal Defect, Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava and Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return Atrial septal defects (ASD) are an uncommon cause of right heart failure and pulmonary hypertension. Sinus venosus ASD (SVASD) are an uncommon form of ASD, amounting to 5 –10% of all ASD. They are commonly underdiagnosed as the defects are often located superior and adjacent to the superior vena cava (SVC), w...
Source: Radcliffe Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research