![]() Complete AVSD occurs when there is a large hole in the center of the heart which allows blood to flow between all four quarters of the heart. There are two types of AVSD: complete and incomplete. The extra blood flow to the lungs causes high pressure and forces the heart to work harder. Blood can go from the lungs, where it gets oxygen, to the heart, then back to the lungs without taking the oxygen to the rest of the body. In AVSD, blood is allowed to flow where it normally should not go. AVSD is the most common congenital heart condition in children with Down syndrome. An atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) occurs when there are holes between the right and left sides of the heart, and the valves that control the blood flow between the two sides may not be formed correctly.
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