Jan 8, 2026 · Atrioventricular septal defect (pronounced EY-tree-oh-ven-TRIC-u-lar SEP-tal DEE-fekt) or AVSD is a congenital heart defect. Congenital means present at birth. An AVSD …

Atrioventricular septal defects and AV Canal forms are fairly common heart defects. Learn about signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes.

Jun 26, 2025 · Atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) is a congenital cardiac anomaly characterized by incomplete formation of the atrial and ventricular septa along with …

It is a very specific combination of 3 defects: 1) Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), a hole in the wall between the right and left atria; 2) Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), a hole in the wall between …

What Is an AV Canal Defect? An atrioventricular canal defect forces your heart to work too hard to pump blood, and allows blood to flow in the wrong direction. An atrioventricular (AV) canal …

Sep 13, 2022 · Atrioventricular septal defect allows extra blood to flow to the lungs. The extra blood forces the heart to work too hard, causing the heart muscle to grow larger. Untreated, …

An atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) is a congenital (present at birth) heart condition. People with this condition have an abnormal hole in the wall (or septum) that separates the two upper …

Dec 16, 2025 · Atrioventricular septal defect occurs during the first eight weeks of fetal development, when the heart is forming. The heart begins as a hollow tube. Then septa, or …

Atrioventricular septal defect, also known as AVSD, is a large hole or holes in the wall between the chambers of the heart. There is only one valve, instead of two, between the upper and …

This leaflet is to help you understand what atrioventricular-septal-defects is, what tests you need, and the implication of being diagnosed for your baby and your family. What are Atrioventricular …