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Atrial septal defect

Case contributed by Ahmed Abdrabou
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Dyspnea and easy fatigability

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Cardiomegaly with enlarged pulmonary artery and increased pulmonary vascularity (plethora). Small aortic knuckle.

Case Discussion

Echocardiography confirmed the diagnosis of ASD.

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