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Defects in the atrial or ventricular septum or abnormal communications between the great arteries can lead to left to right shunts. This chapter describes the key anatomic features, pathophysiology, clinical features and management options for defects of the atrial and ventricular septum, patent ductus arteriosus, and aortopulmonary window.

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