Atrioventricular Septal Defect

Also written as AVSD.

Down's syndrome is classically linked to atrioventricular septal defect and VSD.

What our notes say

• Down's syndrome is classically linked to atrioventricular septal defect and VSD. (Junior Clerkship in Internal Medicine (MBIM4100) main exam, Paper One: 31 Januar)
• The incidence of atrioventricular septal defects is 90% (Paediatrics end of fourth year special supplementary exam: August 2019, Paper On)
• Heart: congenital heart disease in about 40 to 50%, most often atrioventricular septal defect, and also VSD, ASD and patent ductus. (Paediatrics Year 4 MBChB end of semester CAT: triage, newborn care, growth and d)
• Congenital heart defects (especially atrioventricular septal defects) — present in ~40–50% (Cytopathology vs Histopathology CAT: Definitions & Lab Basics)

Related topics

• Severe Acute Malnutrition
• Cerebral Palsy
• Septic Arthritis
• Streptococcus Pyogenes
• Down Syndrome
• Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
• Hypoglycaemia
• Congenital Heart Disease
• Hepatitis A
• Full Blood Count