Front | Atrioseptal defect |
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Back | (ASD) Structure: abnormal communication between the atria due to a failure of the foramen ovale to close (leaving a small patent foramen ovale in about 25% of people) Function: has no effect, because equal pressure between atria prevents substantive blood flow through the hole |
Tags: cardiovascular
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