A rare case of inferior venacaval type of atrial septal defect in an adult: echocardiographic features.

R. G. Pai, S. M. Pai, V. Ortega, A. Lopez

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Abstract

We report a rare type of atrial septal defect with communication between the left atrium and the inferior vena cava. This type of defect has been referred to as a low sinus venous type of atrial septal defect because of its developmental origin, and possibly is caused by defective absorption of the left venous valve of the sinus venosus into the septum secundum. Detailed echocardiographic features are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)819-821
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of the American Society of Echocardiography
Volume9
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1996
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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