Ventricular septal defect

ICD-10 Code Q21.0

Ventricular septal defect

Definition

The presence of a defect (opening) in the septum that separates the two ventricles of the heart. It can be congenital or acquired.

Also known as interventricular communication, interventricular septal defect, ventricular septal defect, ventricular septal defect (disease), VSD — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Cardiovascular system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Cardiovascular system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Heart Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Heart Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Respiratory system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0