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What is the consequence of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) if the defect is small?
What is the consequence of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) if the defect is small?
- Results in irregular rhythm
- Causes obstructive flow
- Leads to cyanosis
- Asymptomatic for many years (correct)
What is the primary consequence of all cardiac problems according to the text?
What is the primary consequence of all cardiac problems according to the text?
- Increase in cardiac output
- Decrease in cardiac output (correct)
- Obstruction to flow
- Irregular heart rate
What is the effect of Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) on the heart's rhythm?
What is the effect of Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) on the heart's rhythm?
- Causes diastolic murmur
- Causes systolic murmur (correct)
- Leads to no change in heart rhythm
- Results in irregular rhythm
Which of the following is a characteristic of Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)?
What is the consequence of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) in terms of oxygen levels in the blood?
What is the consequence of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) in terms of oxygen levels in the blood?
Study Notes
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
- A small ASD may result in minor shunting of blood from the left atrium to the right atrium, often without significant symptoms.
- Over time, even a small ASD can lead to increased volume load on the right heart, potentially causing heart enlargement or arrhythmias.
General Cardiac Problems
- The primary consequence of all cardiac problems is impaired oxygen delivery to the tissues, leading to symptoms like fatigue and exertional dyspnea.
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Effects
- VSD can disrupt normal heart rhythm, potentially leading to arrhythmias due to increased pressure and volume overload affecting the heart's electrical conduction system.
Characteristics of Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
- A key characteristic of VSD is the presence of a defect in the ventricular septum, which results in abnormal blood flow between the heart's left and right ventricles.
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) and Oxygen Levels
- ASD can cause a left-to-right shunt, resulting in lower oxygen levels in the systemic circulation, potentially causing cyanosis if significant.
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Test your knowledge of Cardiac Pathology with this quiz by Dr. Hanan Hosny and Dr. Hanan Hanna. Explore topics such as decrease in cardiac output, irregular rhythm, obstruction to flow, valve problems, and cardiac muscle weakness. Challenge yourself and expand your understanding of heart pathology.
