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  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Foramen Ovale, Patent
  • Heart Septal Defects, Atrial
  • Hypertension, Pulmonary

Atrial Septal Defect

Atrial septal defect (ASD) is one of the most common types of congenital heart defects, occurring in about 25% of children. An ASD occurs when the communication between the right and left atria fails to close. ASD encompasses defects in the true septal membrane and other abnormalities that permit communication between the atria. The 5 types of ASD, listed from most to least frequent, include patent foramen ovale, ostium secundum defect, ostium primum defect, sinus venosus defect, and coronary sinus defect. Small ASDs usually close spontaneously in childhood. Large defects that do not close on their own may require percutaneous or surgical intervention to prevent further complications, such as stroke, dysrhythmias, and pulmonary hypertension. This activity for healthcare professionals is designed to enhance learners’ proficiency in evaluating and managing ASDs. Participants gain a deeper understanding of the condition’s risk factors, etiology, pathophysiology, varied presentations, and best diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Greater proficiency enables clinicians to work within an interprofessional team caring for patients with ASDs, improving outcomes.

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Credit types

IPCE CreditsUp to 1.5 creditsAAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsNursingUp to 1.5 creditsPharmacyUp to 1.5 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABOS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 1.5 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 11 specialties.

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This provider typically $49–98

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 1.5 credits
  • MOC · Up to 1.5 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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