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A [[patent foramen ovale]] is a communication between the right and left atrium. Despite the communication between the two atrium, it is not considered an [[atrial septal defect]] as the septal tissue is not missing. | |||
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Overview
A patent foramen ovale is a communication between the right and left atrium. Despite the communication between the two atrium, it is not considered an atrial septal defect as the septal tissue is not missing.