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Atrial septal defect — PFO redirects here. For the airport, see Paphos International Airport. Atrial septal defect Classification and external resources Heart of human embryo of about thirty five days ICD 10 … Wikipedia
Atrial fibrillation — | MeshID = D001281 Atrial fibrillation (AF or afib) is a cardiac arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) that involves the two upper chambers (atria) of the heart. It can often be identified by taking a pulse and observing that the heartbeats don t… … Wikipedia
Atrial myxoma — An atrial myxoma is a non cancerous tumor in the upper left or right side of the heart. It grows on the wall (atrial septum) that separates the two sides of the heart.CausesA myxoma is a primary heart (cardiac) tumor. This means that the tumor… … Wikipedia
atrial septal defect — ▪ pathology congenital opening in the partition between the two upper chambers (atria) of the heart. The most common atrial septal defect is persistence of the foramen ovale, an opening in this partition that is normal before birth and that … Universalium
Multifocal atrial tachycardia — For other uses, see MAT (disambiguation). Multifocal atrial tachycardia Classification and external resources ICD 9 427.89 eMedicine article/759135 Multifocal atrial tachycardia … Wikipedia
Management of atrial fibrillation — The main goals in the management of atrial fibrillation (AF) are to prevent temporary circulatory instability and to prevent stroke. Control of heart rate and rhythm are principally used to achieve the former, while anticoagulation may be… … Wikipedia
Mitral regurgitation — See also: aortic insufficiency and tricuspid insufficiency Mitral regurgitation Classification and external resources Mitral regurgitation (schematic drawing) During systole, contraction of the left … Wikipedia
Heart failure — Classification and external resources The major signs and symptoms of heart failure. ICD 10 I5 … Wikipedia
Mitral stenosis — Classification and external resources Mitral stenosis with marked thickening of the leaflets and left atrial hypertrophy. Superior view. Autopsy preparation … Wikipedia
Cor pulmonale — Classification and external resources ICD 10 I26, I27 ICD 9 … Wikipedia
