What is another word for Heart Septal Defect?
Pronunciation: [hˈɑːt sˈɛptə͡l dˈiːfɛkt] (IPA) 
Heart Septal Defect, commonly known as a hole in the heart, is a congenital heart defect that occurs when there is an abnormal opening in the wall that separates the heart's chambers. There are several synonyms for this condition, including Ventricular Septal Defect, Atrial Septal Defect, and Patent Ductus Arteriosus. A Ventricular Septal Defect is a hole in the wall between the heart's lower chambers, whereas an Atrial Septal Defect is a hole in the wall between the heart's upper chambers. Patent Ductus Arteriosus is a condition where the fetal blood vessel that connects the pulmonary artery and aorta fails to close after birth. Treatment for Heart Septal Defects may involve medication or surgery, depending on the severity of the condition.
