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Question 1#

The most common form of atrial septal defect (ASD) is:

A. Sinus venosus defect
B. Ostium primum defect
C. Ostium secundum defect
D. Combined primum and secundum defect

Correct Answer is C

Comment:

Atrial septal defects (ASDs) can be classified into three different types:

  1. Sinus venosus defects, comprising approximately 5 to 10% of all ASDs.
  2. Ostium primum defects, which are more correctly described as partial atrioventricular canal defects.
  3. Ostium secundum defects, which are the most prevalent subtype, comprising 80% of all ASDs.