Congenital heart defects are relatively common, among which atrial septal defects (ASDs) are the most prevalent in adults. Without timely treatment, ASDs may lead to permanent cardiovascular damage ...

Some heart defects occur because of genetic abnormalities. For example, 50 per cent of children with Down Syndrome are born with heart defects. However, most heart defects occur by random chance — ...

An atrial septal defect should show a right bundle branch block, or RBBB ― sometimes incomplete ― on ECG. This is partially due to the right ventricular volume and pressure overload that occurs. When ...

An atrial septal defect of the secundum type is relatively common and occurs from failure of the septum secundum to develop. This results in a communication between the left and right atrium directly ...

Congenital heart disease or defect is a common type of birth defect that needs medical attention. The exact cause is unclear, but it may be connected to genetic factors or the mother's health ...

Background: Cardiac syndrome X is defined by a typical angina pectoris with normal or near normal (stenosis <40%) coronary angiogram with or without electrocardiogram (ECG) change or atypical angina ...

An EKG measures the heart’s electrical activity and can detect various issues, including heart attacks, rhythm abnormalities, and electrolyte imbalances. Seek immediate medical help if you experience ...

WASHINGTON, DC — When more than 5000 middle-school children were screened with ECG and MRI for predisposition to sudden cardiac death during intense exercise, 1.48% had findings that suggested that ...

Department of Family Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA Correspondence to Professor Jonathan A Drezner, Department of Family Medicine, University of Washington, P.O. Box ...