What are the two ways in which an atrial septal defect can be closed?
a. Suture, patch graft
b. Wires, antibiotics
c. Valve, ligating clips
d. Electrosurgery, antibiotics
ANS: A
The opening in the septum between the left and right atria may be closed with suture, or a patch graft may be inserted.
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