Heart septal defect
Heart Septal Defect
Heart septal defect (pronunciation: /hɑːrt 'sɛptəl 'dɛfɛkt/) is a medical condition that involves an opening or hole in the septum of the heart. The septum is the dividing wall between the right and left sides of the heart. This defect is a type of congenital heart disease, which means it is present at birth.
Etymology
The term "heart septal defect" is derived from the Latin words 'septum' meaning 'partition', and 'defectus' meaning 'lack' or 'deficiency'.
Types of Heart Septal Defect
There are two main types of heart septal defects:
1. Atrial Septal Defect (ASD): This is a hole in the part of the septum that separates the atria (the upper chambers of the heart). It allows oxygen-rich blood to leak into the oxygen-poor blood chambers in the heart. ASDs can be small, medium, or large.
2. Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD): This is a hole in the part of the septum that separates the ventricles (the lower chambers of the heart). It allows oxygen-rich blood to flow from the left ventricle into the right ventricle instead of flowing into the aorta and out to the body as it should.
Symptoms
Symptoms of heart septal defect can vary depending on the size of the defect and other factors. They may include shortness of breath, fatigue, heart murmur, cyanosis (bluish color of the skin), and poor growth.
Treatment
Treatment for heart septal defect depends on the type and severity of the defect. It may include medication, cardiac catheterization, or open-heart surgery.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Heart septal defect
- Wikipedia's article - Heart septal defect
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