What is another word for Atrial Septal Defect?
Pronunciation: [ˈatɹɪəl sˈɛptə͡l dˈiːfɛkt] (IPA) 
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) is a congenital heart defect that causes a hole in the wall, known as the septum, that separates the two upper chambers of the heart. There are several other terms used synonymously to refer to ASD, including:
1. Hole in the heart
2. Septal Defect
3. Interatrial Communication (IAC)
4. Atrial Ventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
5. Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
6. Ostium Secundum Defect
7. Atrial Septum Defect (ASD)
The exact name used by doctors may depend on the specific location and size of the hole, as well as any associated conditions. Regardless of the term used, ASD requires medical evaluation and treatment.
