May 27, 2024 · This condition involves an atrial septal defect (ASD) and a ventricular septal defect (VSD). People with a complete ECD have only one large heart valve (common AV valve) instead of …

Dec 26, 2025 · Endocardial cushion defects are congenital heart conditions that occur early in fetal life due to improperly developed heart tissue in the center of the heart (the endocardial cushion area of …

AVCD is caused by an abnormal or inadequate fusion of the superior and inferior endocardial cushions with the mid portion of the atrial septum and the muscular portion of the ventricular septum. [3]

Some children with an endocardial cushion defect need more treatment after surgery. A patch can leak, and a repaired heart valve may develop a leak or get too narrow.

Jan 8, 2026 · People with AVSD should have routine checkups with a heart doctor to stay as healthy as possible. An AVSD occurs when there are holes between the chambers of the right and left sides of …

Jan 13, 2026 · Endocardial Cushion Defect (ECD) is a congenital heart defect that affects the structure of the heart, specifically the walls that separate the heart's chambers. This condition is significant …

With endocardial cushion defects, the tissues that form the septum don’t grow completely while a baby is in the womb, leaving one or more holes between the atria or the ventricles.

With endocardial cushion defects, the tissues that form the septum don’t grow completely while a baby is in the womb, leaving one or more holes between the atria or the ventricles.

Learn about types, causes, and symptoms of endocardial cushion defects, plus diagnostic methods & surgical treatments to repair this congenital heart condition.

Jun 29, 2025 · When endocardial cushions fail to fuse correctly, it results in a congenital heart condition called an atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD). This condition, previously known as an endocardial …