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The Prevalence of Atrial Septal Defectin Human Adult Cadavers with its Clinical and Embryological Correlations

Padmalatha K null, 1 Padmalatha K null, 2 Shyamala B Y null, 3 Hema N null, 4 Seema S R null, 5 Amruth S K null

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Indian Journal of Anatomy 11(4):p 73-106, October-December 2022. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ija.2320.0022.11422.1

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How to cite this article: Padmalatha K, Shyamala B Y et. al.,/The Prevalence of Atrial Septal Defect in Human Adult Cadavers with its Clinical and Embryological Correlations/Indian J Anat. 2022;11(4):73-106.

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Received : October 01, 2022         Accepted : November 01, 2022          Published : December 02, 2022

Abstract

Introduction: An Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) is a persistent interatrial communication, accounts for approximately 6–10% of congenital defects. ASD types include Ostium Secundum, Ostium Primum, Sinus Venosus, and Coronary sinus defects. Small ASDs may not have significant clinical consequences, while a large defect may lead to life threatening symptoms. The objective of the study is to estimate the prevalence of ASD in the hearts of adult human cadavers.

Materials and Methods: The present study was conducted on a total of 25 Hearts obtained from cadavers allotted to the undergraduate medical students and preserved specimens from the Department of Anatomy.

Results: The presence of Ostiumsecundum ASD was seen in 1 out of 25 specimens (4%). It was an elliptical opening measuring 10×8 mm.

Conclusion: ASDs are associated with the risk of Stroke, Transient Ischaemic Attack, and Paradoxical Embolism. The Anatomical knowledge of the position of the ASD and it's morphometric knowledge enables it to differentiate between various Septal Defects. ASDs are usually closed by surgical intervention or by Percutaneous Transcatheter Closure.

Keywords: Foramen ovale; Atrial septal defect; Septum secundum; Cadaveric study.

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This research received no funding.

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All authors contributed significantly to the work and approve its publication.

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Provide information related to the Ethics Committee approval with approval number OR write This article does not involve any human or animal subjects, and therefore does not require ethics approval.

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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.

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How to cite this article: Padmalatha K, Shyamala B Y et. al.,/The Prevalence of Atrial Septal Defect in Human Adult Cadavers with its Clinical and Embryological Correlations/Indian J Anat. 2022;11(4):73-106.

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October 01, 2022 November 01, 2022 December 02, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ija.2320.0022.11422.1

Keywords

Foramen ovale; Atrial septal defect; Septum secundum; Cadaveric study.

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Received October 01, 2022
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