Lineman quits Aug 6, 2008
The surgery to repair what was diagnosed as an atrial septal defect was performed on July 19, 2007. Type Size. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Surgery can't strike out 5-year-old's all-star trip Jun 22, 2008
Joanie said her son was diagnosed with atrial septal defect late last year, a condition in which a "hole" in the heart causes inefficient processing of oxygenated blood. To prevent possible problems later in life, Joshua had open-heart surgery at Kapiolani Hospital on May 19. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Video Game Technology May Help Surgeons Operate On Beating Hearts Jun 17, 2008
Vasilyev tested the glasses while operating on pigs with an atrial septal defect, a common form of congenital heart disease in which there is a hole in the wall dividing the heart's upper chambers. Vasilyev closed each defect using a catheter carrying a tiny patch, threaded into the heart through a vein. (Science Daily)
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Lauren has atrial septal defect. Her mother, Sandra, found out about the defects when Lauren was 8 from a doctor in New Iberia. (New Iberia, LA)
New Guidelines: Antibiotic Prophylaxis Feb 15, 2008
The updated guidelines state that patients who have taken prophylactic antibiotics in the past but no longer need them include people with: -- Mitral valve prolapse -- Rheumatic heart disease -- Bicuspid valve disease -- Calcified aortic stenosis -- Congenital heart conditions such as ventricular septal defect, atrial septal defect and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy These revisions are based on scientific evidence that conclude that the risks of taking preventive antibiotics, such as adverse... (PR Newswire)
Arnold Palmer Hospital using new heart device Oct 9, 2007
The technology treats a condition called atrial septal defect, which is an abnormal hole in the wall between the upper chambers of the heart. The condition causes blood to flow improperly. (Orlando Business Journal)
Heart problems'I could see the tell tale signs that my granddaughter was ill' Sep 3, 2007
Niamh was admitted to hospital and had an operation for a rare heart condition, total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage - where the blood is flowing into the wrong chamber of the heart - and an atrial septal defect - a hole between the heart's two upper chambers. She needed open heart surgery immediately. (BBC News -- UK)
Children with trisomy Jul 7, 2007
But she doesn't have "a lot of physical issues," says her dad: a small atrial septal defect that may close on its own and some kidney reflux. She wears glasses and hearing aids and will likely never talk. (Deseret News)
Singer teen recovering well following open heart surgery Apr 22, 2007
On April 12, Cody underwent a six-hour surgery at Texas Children's Hospital to repair a rare congenital heart defect an atrial septal defect on the right side of his heart discovered during a physical in October for high school basketball. The 15-year-old stayed in the hospital's intensive care unit for two nights, then moved to a regular room for two nights before being released last Monday to stay at a nearby hotel. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
"Ghanaian" performs Uganda's first open-heart surgery Apr 22, 2007
Indeed on April 13 and 15, 2007, the 14 experts made news when they successfully carried out the first open-heart operation in Ugandas medical history by repairing an atrial septal defect (ASD), commonly known as a hole in the heart. This is a very big achievement for my wife and me. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Most Patients Don't Need Antibiotics Before Dental Procedures Apr 21, 2007
"He added that patients and their families should ask careful questions of their providers anytime antibiotics are suggested before a medical or dental procedure. They should also be aware that overuse of antibiotics many times can lead to a worse outcome than if they were not used at all. Wilson acknowledged that patients and health care professionals may take awhile to get used to the new guidelines. Many dentists and physicians are used to prescribing the drugs to any patient with any... (Science Daily)
Studies examine issues in pediatric cardiology Mar 25, 2007
Newly diagnosed CHDs were frequent, including: patent foramen ovale (hole between right and left atria, n=618); patent ductus arteriosus (blood vessel in heart which fails to close, n=213); atrial septal defect (abnormal opening between left and right atria, n=180); pulmonary stenosis (narrowing between right ventricle and lung artery, n=54); ventricular septal defect (hole between left and right ventricles, n=37); aortic stenosis (abnormal narrowing of aortic valve, n=6); and others (n=17).... (EurekAlert!)
Bowman surgery delayed Feb 23, 2007
When Cody underwent a physical in October in order to play high school basketball, doctors discovered an atrial septal defect on the right side of his heart. Although his condition is not life threatening at this point, doctors do recommend that Cody have the surgery as soon as possible. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
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When the 14-year-old underwent a physical in October in order to play high school basketball, doctors discovered an atrial septal defect on the right side of his heart, normally discovered around the ages of five to seven. The diagnosis came as a surprise to Cody's family his parents, Johnny and Richelle Bowman, and his grandparents, Joyce Brantley of DeQuincy and John and Evelyn Bowman of Singer. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
Full Story Feb 3, 2007
Ammar Mustafa's 4-year-old daughter, Wead, suffers from a common heart condition in young children called Atrial Septal Defect (ACD) where there is a hole in the heart. However, doctors in Mustafa's native Baghdad, Iraq, nor in Jordan, were able to help her. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Benefit planned to aid premature baby’s family Nov 4, 2006
The test revealed an atrial septal defect, a hole between the wall of the top two chambers in Angel s heart. It. (Charles City Press, IO)
borrowed TIME Pioneering surgery saved her life Oct 15, 2006
Later tests revealed a congenital heart problem called atrial septal defect, meaning she had a hole between the upper two chambers of her heart. "During my younger years, I went back and forth to the doctors, running tests and such," Wendt said. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Poster child picked for Heart Walk Oct 3, 2006
The atrial septal defect, or ASD, was discovered after the doctor heard a heart murmur and ordered an EKG, which showed a 10-millimeter hole. Keenan never had any noticeable symptoms from the heart problem, but "as his heart got bigger, the hole got bigger," his dad says. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Gift of Hope, Life Aug 5, 2006
Paul also had a small ASD (Atrial Septal Defect), or hole, between his right and left atrium and a large VSD (Ventricular Septal Defect), or hole, between his right and left ventricle. Hard Road At five months old, Paul was rushed to Children's Hospital in Omaha, having developed Respiratory Sensory Virus, or RSV. "It was a relatively new disease back then," explains his mother, Cathy. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Sports : Tie-down roper back in saddle Jul 31, 2006
In May of that year, Smith underwent a procedure at Tuffs-New England Medical Center in Boston to correct the atrial septal defect (a small hole in his heart) that spurred the mild stroke. But a stroke was not going to keep Smith away from what he loves the most: Family and rodeo. (Wyoming Tribune Eagle)
Kids Wish Network grants cruise request Jul 22, 2006
Lauren also has a condition known as atrial septal defect meaning there is a defect between the heart's two upper chambers. She has had many surgeries to help correct the defect and is on daily medications. (Augusta Daily Gazette, KS)
Handling life's curves Jun 26, 2006
Born with three major heart anomalies -- an atrial septal defect (ASD), ventricular septal defect (VSD) and a coarctation, or narrowing of the aorta -- Crews spent much of her early childhood inside St. Petersburg's All Children's Hospital. Her parents were unaware of any health problems with their first-born until, two weeks after Samantha's birth, something went terribly wrong. (Charlotte Sun Herald)
Sharon heart surgery set for Thursday Jan 2, 2006
Sharon, 77, was born with an atrial septal defect, commonly known as a "hole in the heart," which affects up to 25 per cent of the population. The hole was discovered after Sharon suffered a mild stroke on Dec. 18. (CBC British Columbia (Audio))
