Arteries are vulnerable to atherosclerosis and plaquing, while veins to not develop these degenerative lesions. The upper heart chamber, also known as the auricle. The atria act as a temporary resevoir for blood before sending it to the the lower heart chambers. This causes overload of the right heart, but is usually well tolerated. There are several varieties of ASDs depending on the location and associated abnormalities.
Repair is by direct suture closure or patch closure.
The cardiac catheterization report is a summary of many different normal and abnormal states affecting the patient. The procedure requires the patient remain motionless under the fluoroscopy table until the measurements and pictures are completed. This study is the gold standard for diagnosis of most cardiac conditions. The specialized radiologic suite where cardiac catheterization is performed. When the heart cannot deliver enough blood to the body, then fluid is retained in the lungs or other tissues.