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Foramen Ovale, Patent MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Foramen Ovale, Patent
Tree Number(s)
C14.240.400.560.375.258
C14.280.400.560.375.258
C16.131.240.400.560.375.258
Unique ID
D054092
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D054092
Scope Note
A condition in which the FORAMEN OVALE in the ATRIAL SEPTUM fails to close shortly after birth. This results in abnormal communications between the two upper chambers of the heart. An isolated patent ovale foramen without other structural heart defects is usually of no hemodynamic significance.
Entry Term(s)
Patent Foramen Ovale
Patent Oval Foramen
NLM Classification #
WG 220
Previous Indexing
Heart Septal Defects, Atrial (1965-2007)
Public MeSH Note
2008; see HEART SEPTAL DEFECTS, ATRIAL 1980-2007
History Note
2008; use HEART SEPTAL DEFECTS, ATRIAL 1980-2007
Date Established
2008/01/01
Date of Entry
2007/07/09
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