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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
[[Patent foramen ovale]] is an inter-atrial communication. However, it is not classified as an [[atrial septal defect]] as no septal tissue is missing in them. It should be differentiated from [[atrial septal defect]] | [[Patent foramen ovale]] is an inter-atrial communication. However, it is not formally classified as an [[atrial septal defect]] as no septal tissue is missing in them. It should be differentiated from the traditional types of [[atrial septal defect]]. | ||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editors-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [2]; Assistant Editor-In-Chief: Kristin Feeney, B.S. [3]
Overview
Patent foramen ovale is an inter-atrial communication. However, it is not formally classified as an atrial septal defect as no septal tissue is missing in them. It should be differentiated from the traditional types of atrial septal defect.
Differential Diagnosis
- Ostium secundum atrial septal defect
- Ostium primum atrial septal defect
- Coronary sinus
- Sinus venosus atrial septal defect
- Partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection
- Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection