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Ebstein Anomaly

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Definition: A congenital heart defect characterized by downward or apical displacement of the TRICUSPID VALVE, usually with the septal and posterior leaflets being attached to the wall of the RIGHT VENTRICLE. It is characterized by a huge RIGHT ATRIUM and a small and less effective right ventricle.      Other names Malformation, Ebstein's; Familial Ebsteins Anomaly; Familial Ebstein Anomaly; Ebsteins Malformation; Ebsteins Anomaly; Ebstein's Anomaly, Familial; Ebstein Malformation; Anomaly, Ebstein's; Anomaly, Ebstein; Familial Ebstein's Anomaly; Ebstein's Malformation; Ebstein's Anomaly

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