17 Questions
What abnormality in the ventricles is mostly located in the muscular region?
Ventricular septal defects (VSDs)
Which condition is characterized by a large defect in the interventricular septum?
Tetralogy of Fallot
In Tetralogy of Fallot, what causes hypertrophy of the right ventricular wall?
Pulmonary stenosis
Which condition is associated with the aorta originating from the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery originating from the left ventricle?
Transposition of the great vessels
Which condition leads to an open ductus arteriosus after birth?
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
What can be a common finding in premature infants with a patent ductus arteriosus?
Ventricular septal defect
Where can the constriction occur in cases of coarctation of the aorta?
Above the entrance of the ductus arteriosus
What is an abnormality associated with dextrocardia?
Right-sided apex of the heart
What causes the closure of the ductus arteriosus after birth?
Increase in right atrial pressure
Which condition involves a reversal of the normal looping pattern of the heart tube?
Dextrocardia
What circulatory change at birth leads to an increase in pressure in the left atrium?
Interruption of placental blood flow
Which of the following congenital heart defects involves the aorta being connected to the right ventricle instead of the left ventricle?
Tetralogy of Fallot
In a case of complete transposition of the great blood vessels, which of the following would be expected in the infant?
Dextrocardia
What is the abnormal connection between the aorta and pulmonary artery seen in Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)?
Pulmonary artery connected to the right atrium
Which congenital anomaly presents with narrowing of the aorta, typically distal to the left subclavian artery?
Coarctation of the aorta
Which defect involves an abnormal opening in the septum between the heart's ventricles?
Tetralogy of Fallot
In cases of Dextrocardia, which of the following is true about the heart's position?
It is on the right side of the chest
Test your knowledge on various cardiac abnormalities including patent ductus arteriosus, coarctation of the aorta, and dextrocardia. Learn about the different types and characteristics of these heart defects.
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