Evaluation of Inter-atrial Septal Defect Diameter and Left Ventricular Systolic Function in Children with Ostium Secundum Atrial Septal Defect in Enugu, Nigeria.

Background: Children with ostium secundum atrial septal defect (OS ASD) usually present with varying degrees of ventricular dysfunction.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the left ventricular systolic function of children with OS ASD compared with control.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study involving 113 children with OS ASD and 113 age- and sex- matched controls.

Synopsis of congenital cardiac disease among children attending University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Ituku Ozalla, Enugu.

Background: The objective of this study was to determine the pattern of congenital cardiac disease among children attending UNTH, Enugu, Nigeria. The nature of these abnormalities and the outcome were also considered. The exact etiology is unknown but genetic and environmental factors tend to be implicated.