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How are Atrial Septal Defects (ASD) typically diagnosed?
How are Atrial Septal Defects (ASD) typically diagnosed?
- Open heart surgery
- Physical examination
- Patient history
- Echocardiogram (correct)
What does an EKG show in the diagnosis of Atrial Septal Defects (ASD)?
What does an EKG show in the diagnosis of Atrial Septal Defects (ASD)?
- Irregular heart rate
- Thinning of heart muscle
- Thickening of heart muscle (correct)
- Blockage of blood flow
What does a chest x-ray reveal in the diagnosis of Atrial Septal Defects (ASD)?
What does a chest x-ray reveal in the diagnosis of Atrial Septal Defects (ASD)?
- Normal blood flow to the lungs
- Crystals in the heart
- Shrinking of the heart
- Enlargement of the heart (correct)
Which chamber enlargement is seen on echocardiogram with Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)?
Which chamber enlargement is seen on echocardiogram with Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)?
Which of the following is NOT a method used to diagnose Artial Septal Defects (ASD)?
Which of the following is NOT a method used to diagnose Artial Septal Defects (ASD)?
Through which procedure can you visualize the enlargement of the heart?
Through which procedure can you visualize the enlargement of the heart?
Which diagnostic tool shows increased blood flow to the lungs in Atrial Septal Defects (ASD)?
Which diagnostic tool shows increased blood flow to the lungs in Atrial Septal Defects (ASD)?
What heart chambers are enlarged in an Echocardiogram with Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)?
What heart chambers are enlarged in an Echocardiogram with Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)?
Increased blood flow to the lungs is noted in what diagnostic test?
Increased blood flow to the lungs is noted in what diagnostic test?
Doctors use what to see the thickening of heart muscles?
Doctors use what to see the thickening of heart muscles?
Flashcards
ASD Diagnosis: Echocardiogram
ASD Diagnosis: Echocardiogram
Echocardiogram reveals enlargement of the right atrium and ventricle.
ASD Diagnosis: EKG
ASD Diagnosis: EKG
EKG indicates thickening of heart muscle.
ASD Diagnosis: Chest X-ray
ASD Diagnosis: Chest X-ray
Chest X-ray shows heart enlargement & increased lung blood flow.
ASD Diagnosis: Transesophageal
ASD Diagnosis: Transesophageal
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Study Notes
- Atrial Septal Defects (ASD) are diagnosed through various methods
- An echocardiogram can reveal enlargement of the right atrium and ventricle
- An EKG can reveal thickening of the heart muscle
- A chest x-ray can reveal enlargement of the heart and increased blood flow to the lungs
- A transesophageal ultrasound can be used in diagnosis
- Open-heart surgery is not a diagnostic method for ASD
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