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It involves a patent ostium secundum (that is, a patent foramen secundum). The secundum atrial septal defect usually arises from an enlarged foramen ovale, inadequate growth of the septum secundum, or excessive absorption of the septum primum. About 10 to 20% of individuals with ostium secundum ASDs also have mitral valve prolapse. [5]
Meanwhile, a hole appears in the upper area, called the ostium secundum, or “second opening”. Now, we also have the septum secundum which grows downward just to the right of the septum primum, and covers the ostium secundum like a curtain, leaving a small opening called the foramen ovale, and essentially creating a makeshift valve that ...
Foramen secundum atrial septal defects are the most common atrial septal defects. This defect can arise as a result of defects of the septum primum and the septum secundum. For the septum primum, the problem can arise as a result of excess resorption of the septum during the process of apoptosis in order to form the foramen secundum.
Before it does so, bloodflow from the inferior vena cava wears down a portion of the septum primum, forming the ostium secundum. Some embryologists postulate that the ostium secundum may be formed through programmed cell death. [4] The ostium secundum provides communication between the atria after the ostium primum closes completely.
A second septum, the septum secundum, semilunar in shape, grows downward from the upper wall of the atrium immediately to the right of the primary septum and foramen ovale. Shortly after birth it fuses with the primary septum, and by this means the foramen ovale is closed, but sometimes the fusion is incomplete and the upper part of the foramen ...
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Septal defects that may occur with Lutembacher's syndrome include: Ostium primum atrial septal defect or ostium secundum which is more prevalent. [1] Lutembacher's syndrome affects females more often than males. [1] It can affect children or adults; the person can either be born with the disorder or develop it later in life.
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