The normal anatomy of the atrial septum in the human heart. |
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Authors: | L J Sweeney G C Rosenquist |
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Affiliation: | Department of Pediatrics, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebr. USA |
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Abstract: | The atrial septum is a blade-shaped structure with a concave anterior margin that reflects the curve of the ascending aorta, a convex posterior margin, and an inferior margin along the mitral annulus. The fossa ovalis comprises an average of 28 per cent of the total septal area, or 43 mm.2 in infants and 240 mm.2 in adults. The channel that persists between the fossa ovalis and the muscular atrial septum is patent except at the limbus, providing a useful explanation for the success of blunt transseptal atrial catheterization and right-to-left shunts in individuals with elevated right atrial pressure. |
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Keywords: | Reprint requests: Glenn C. Rosenquist M.D. Dept. of Pediatrics University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha Nebr. 68105. |
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