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septal defect
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septal defect

Hole in the partition separating the left and right sides of the heart. A congenital defect, it may occur between the atria or the ventricles. Small defects may not require treatment but large ones may be life-threatening. They are closed surgically.



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Tokyo, Japan, Aug 19, 2005 - (JCNN) - Japan Lifeline has reported the first 18 cases of atrial septal defect (ASD) treatment using the AMPLATZER Septal Occulader, a medical device currently marketed by the company, at three hospitals in Japan.
The patient's past medical history was notable only for repair of an atrial septal defect and supravalvar pulmonary stenosis at 11 months of age.
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