Atrioventricular (AV) Canal Defect Surgery in Lagos
Atrioventricular canal defect (AV canal) is a heart defect that is present at birth. This defect is also known as an endocardial cushion defect or an atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD). During the first eight weeks of birth, something happens to the foetus that affects heart growth, and some parts of the heart do not shape properly. The AV canal is a complicated cardiac condition that includes many defects in heart systems, including the following:
Atrial septal defect
Ventricular septal defect
Improperly formed mitral and/or tricuspid valves