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Circulation. 2006;114:2190-2197
doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.106.618124
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(Circulation. 2006;114:2190-2197.)
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Congenital Heart Disease for the Adult Cardiologist

Ventricular Septal Defects

Mary S. Minette, MD; David J. Sahn, MD

From Pediatric Cardiology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland.

Correspondence to David J. Sahn, MD, L608, Pediatric Cardiology, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239–3098. E-mail sahnd{at}ohsu.edu

Ventricular septal defects are the most common congenital heart defect. They vary greatly in location, clinical presentation, associated lesions, and natural history. The present article describes the clinical aspects of ventricular septal defects and current management strategies.


Key Words: echocardiography • heart defects, congenital • heart diseases • heart septal defects • imaging • pediatrics • shunts




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