In this video, Elizabeth H. Stephens, MD, PhD discusses the anatomy, physiology, and surgical management of atrioventricular septal defects, also called “canal” defects. There are a number of variety of canal defects, including complete, intermediate, transitional and partial. Each involves different degrees of mitral and tricuspid valve involvement and holes in the atrial and ventricular septum of the heart. Dr. Stephens is a pediatric and congenital cardiac surgeon at the Mayo Clinic. For more information or to schedule an appointment: [ Ссылка ] or call 507-255-1882.
Please be advised that this video contains graphic footage of surgery.
