The presence of a defect (opening) in the septum that separates the two ventricles of the heart. It can be congenital or acquired.
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Updated Feb 5, 2026
A new study presents a catheter-based approach for trans-collateral retrograde perforation of the right ventricular outflow tract in patients with pulmonary atresia and ventricular septal defect. This technique may offer a feasible alternative for treating these complex congenital heart defects.