Endocardial Cushion Defects

Overview

A spectrum of septal defects involving the ATRIAL SEPTUM; VENTRICULAR SEPTUM; and the atrioventricular valves (TRICUSPID VALVE; BICUSPID VALVE). These defects are due to incomplete growth and fusion of the ENDOCARDIAL CUSHIONS which are important in the formation of two atrioventricular canals, site of future atrioventricular valves.

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Quick facts about Endocardial Cushion Defects

Topic type

Condition

Category

Cardiology

MeSH classification

C14.240.400.560.350|C14.280.400.560.350|C16.131.240.400.560.350

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