Original Article

Atrial Septal Defects

Authors: LEA B. GIVENS M.D., JOHN J. KANE M.D., JOHN A. BOONE M.D.

Abstract

This form of congenital heart disease is one of the more common anomalies encountered in practice. Since it is curable by surgery, with a reasonable mortality rate, its correct and early diagnosis is important. The diagnostic criteria have been reviewed in this paper.

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