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Ebstein Anomaly MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Ebstein Anomaly
Tree Number(s)
C14.240.400.395
C14.280.400.395
C16.131.240.400.395
Unique ID
D004437
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D004437
Scope Note
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.
Entry Term(s)
Ebstein's Anomaly
Ebstein's Malformation
Familial Ebstein's Anomaly
NLM Classification #
WG 220
Public MeSH Note
2008; see EBSTEIN'S ANOMALY 1963-2007
History Note
2008 (1963)
Date Introduced
2008/01/01
Last Updated
2012/07/03
Ebstein Anomaly Preferred
Familial Ebstein's Anomaly Related
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