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Which procedure is usually performed before a child with an atrial septal defect reaches school age?
Which procedure is usually performed before a child with an atrial septal defect reaches school age?
- Open repair with cardiopulmonary bypass (correct)
- Defect closure during cardiac catheterization
- Heart transplant surgery
- Pacemaker implantation
What happens to many ventricular septal defects in children with small or moderate defects during the first year of life?
What happens to many ventricular septal defects in children with small or moderate defects during the first year of life?
- The defects close spontaneously (correct)
- They require heart transplant surgery
- They worsen significantly
- They lead to heart failure
In the context of cardiac defects, what is the purpose of cardiac catheterization?
In the context of cardiac defects, what is the purpose of cardiac catheterization?
- To monitor heart rate
- To visualize and diagnose heart abnormalities (correct)
- To administer medication
- To perform open repair surgery
Study Notes
Atrial Septal Defects
- Closure of the atrial septal defect is usually performed before the child reaches school age.
Ventricular Septal Defects
- Many ventricular septal defects in children with small or moderate defects close spontaneously during the first year of life.
Cardiac Catheterization
- The purpose of cardiac catheterization is to diagnose and assess the severity of cardiac defects.
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Description
Learn about cardiac defects such as atrial septal defect and ventricular septal defect, including their implications and treatment options. Understand the abnormal openings in the heart chambers and the impact on blood flow. Explore closure methods like cardiac catheterization and surgical repair with cardiopulmonary bypass.
