(Circulation. 2006;114:2190-2197.)
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Congenital Heart Disease for the Adult Cardiologist |
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 972393098. 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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