Fig. 18From: CT imaging features of atrioventricular shunts: what the radiologist must knowCoronal oblique (a) and axial (b) contrast-enhanced CT nicely show a ventricular septum diverticulum (arrow). There is a defect originating from the left ventricle (LV) extending in the muscular interventricular septum without reaching the right ventricle (RV). This entity has no hemodynamic importance but can increase the risk of endocarditisBack to article page