(IV-1D.1b) (English) Ebstein’s anomaly with bidirectional shunt through ASD Klima L., Dziedzic H., Rajzer M., Olszanecka A., Czarnecka D.

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Keywords: Ebstein’s anomaly, bidirectional shunt, ASD Background Ebstein’s anomaly is a congenital heart defect that appears in 1 on 100 000 to 200 000 births. In this defect tricuspid valve is dislocated towards the apex of the right ventricle. The annulus of the valve is in the standard position and leaflets are attached to the walls and septum of the right ventricle. This leads to atrialization of a portion of the right ventricle. The right atrium is enlarged and the …

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