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What is the most common type of Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection (TAPVC)?
In the obstructive type of TAPVC, there is pulmonary venous obstruction leading to severe cyanosis.
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What appearance is associated with the X-ray findings in Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connections?
Snowman appearance
The primary connection between the pulmonary veins and the right atrium in TAPVC is termed the ______.
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Match the following types of Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connections with their characteristics:
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What is a characteristic ECG finding in Ebstein's Anomaly?
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All congenital heart defects (CHD) can be diagnosed solely through physical examination.
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What is the sequence of shunt surgeries performed in Ebstein's Anomaly treatment?
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In Ebstein's Anomaly, there is an __________ of the tricuspid valve.
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Match the following types of shunt surgeries with their descriptions:
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What is the preferred investigation for diagnosing acute rheumatic fever?
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Arthritis in acute rheumatic fever typically results in permanent joint damage.
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List one common clinical finding in carditis associated with acute rheumatic fever.
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The _____ murmur is characterized as a delayed diastolic murmur associated with valvular involvement in acute rheumatic fever.
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Match the following features of acute rheumatic fever with their descriptions:
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What is a key management step during a cyanotic spell in cases of Ventricular Septal Defect?
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Increased cyanosis is a sign of improving oxygen levels in the bloodstream.
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What is the most notable change observed in the X-ray findings of a patient with Tetralogy of Fallot?
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A non-restrictive Ventricular Septal Defect is characterized by ______ flow and the absence of a pansystolic murmur.
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Match the following management strategies with their purposes:
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What is the primary goal of palliative shunt surgery in cyanotic congenital heart defects?
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Tricuspid atresia is characterized by an increase in blood flow to the right ventricle.
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What is the most common type of palliative shunt surgery?
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Tricuspid atresia leads to decreased blood flow to the right ventricle and subsequently __________ flow to the pulmonary artery.
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What is one of the four components of Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)?
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Match the following types of shunts with their corresponding major arterial connections:
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Cyanotic CHD are more commonly seen than acyanotic CHD.
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Name one clinical feature of Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF).
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The aorta is shifted towards the __________ in Tetralogy of Fallot.
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Match the following cyanotic congenital heart defects with their classifications of pulmonary blood flow:
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What is the characteristic early symptom of Transposition of Great Arteries (TGA) with intact ventricular septum?
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In Transposition of Great Arteries with VSD, the blood primarily flows in a single circuit.
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What is the definitive treatment for Transposition of Great Arteries?
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The X-ray appearance of TGA is described as an _______ on a string.
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Match the following characteristics with the types of Transposition of Great Arteries:
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Erythema Marginatum?
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What is a characteristic treatment method for Lithium exposure causing accessory pathways on the right side of the heart?
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Subcutaneous nodules are typically found early in the presentation of the disease.
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What is the treatment provided if Sydenham's Chorea is not resolving?
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Hypoplastic left heart syndrome is characterized by a normal-sized aorta.
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What cardiac anomaly is commonly associated with increased blood flow to the right atrium and right ventricle in hypoplastic left heart syndrome?
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The milkmaid grip sign is characterized by alternating __________ and __________ of grip.
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In hypoplastic left heart syndrome, severe reduction of blood flow to systemic circulation can lead to ______ in neonates.
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Match the following types of treatment with their descriptions:
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Match the following conditions with their associated features:
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Which age group is primarily affected by acute rheumatic fever?
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Erythema marginatum is considered a minor criterion for the diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever.
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What is the probability of acute rheumatic fever occurring in a low-risk population?
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Anti-streptococcal antibodies form as a result of the body reacting to ______ streptococci.
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Match the following major criteria for acute rheumatic fever with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connections (TAPVC)
- Abnormal connections between pulmonary veins (PV) and right atrium (RA)
- Classified based on blood flow route: supracardiac (most common), cardiac, infracardiac
- Obstructive type: pulmonary venous obstruction, lung congestion, severe cyanosis
- Non-obstructive type (most common): equal oxygen saturation in all heart chambers
- X-ray findings: snowman appearance/figure of 8 appearance (due to enlarged superior vena cava)
Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF)
- Essential criteria (evidence of preceding streptococcal infection): elevated ASO titer (preferred), throat swab culture (not preferred), history of preceding sore throat
- Diagnosis: first episode - 2 major criteria OR 1 major + 2 minor criteria
- Recurrence: 2 major criteria OR 1 major + 2 minor criteria OR 3 minor criteria + essential criteria
Major Jones Criteria
- Carditis: most common feature of ARF (90%), early finding (within 2 weeks), all 3 layers affected (pancarditis)
- Clinical diagnosis: pericarditis (chest pain + friction rub), valvular involvement (mitral valve > aortic valve)
- Mitral valve abnormalities: valvulitis, regurgitation (soft S1, pan-systolic murmur, hemodynamic overload leading to left ventricular failure)
- Carey Coombs murmur: delayed diastolic murmur
- Arthritis: large joints (knee, ankle, elbow), migratory, early finding (30-50%), excellent response to aspirin, complete recovery without residual damage
Ebstein's Anomaly
- Increased right atrial size
- Inferior/apical displacement of septal leaflet of tricuspid valve
- Atrialization of right ventricle
- Diagram 1: shows various types of shunts, blood flow directions, and left heart hypertrophy
- Diagram 2: shows normal and abnormal positions of tricuspid valve, blood flow to pulmonary artery, right ventricle size and volume
- Diagram 3: X-ray image of chest with enlarged right atrium
- X-ray findings: box-shaped heart (enlarged right atrium)
- ECG findings: left-axis deviation
- Treatment: shunt surgery (modified B-T shunt, Glenn shunt, Fontan shunt)
Cyanotic Congenital Heart Defects (CHD)
- Rarely seen compared to acyanatic CHD
- Classified by pulmonary blood flow: low (TOF, tricuspid atresia, Ebstein's anomaly) and high (HLHS, truncus arteriosus, TGA, TAPVC)
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)
- 4 components: overriding aorta, right ventricular hypertrophy, ventricular septal defect, sub-pulmonary stenosis
- Clinical features: cyanosis (onset within 4 months), single S1 heart sound, murmurs (ejection systolic murmur, disappears during cyanotic spell)
- Physiological changes: infundibular spasm (narrowing) leading to increased venous return, systemic vascular resistance, and heart overload, deoxygenated blood flow from RV to LV, cyanosis
- Hyperventilation: stimulates respiratory center in the brain
- X-ray findings: boot-shaped heart, right ventricular hypertrophy (RVH), uplifting of apex
Transposition of Great Arteries (TGA)
- Pathophysiology:
- TGA with intact ventricular septum: parallel circulation, early onset cyanosis, fatal
- TGA with VSD: blood flow from LV to RV, mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood, less intense cyanosis, pansystolic murmur, majority of blood flow through parallel pathways
- X-ray findings: string appearance (narrow positioning of great arteries), egg-on-string appearance
- Treatment: emergency (PGE-1 infusion at birth), atrial septotomy, TGA with VSD (elective)
- Definitive treatment: Jatene's arterial switch repair
- Diagram: shows heart chambers, vessels, blood flow, and X-ray findings
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
- Pathophysiology: hypoplastic left ventricle, mitral valve atresia, hypoplastic aorta, ASD (in majority)
- Early onset congestive cardiac failure
- Treatment: multiple shunt surgeries (modified B-T shunt, Glenn shunt, Fontan shunt)
Erythema Marginatum
- Rare, early stage finding
- Erythematous lesions with pale center, serpiginous rash, non-pruritic
- Starts in trunk and then involves limbs, face not involved
- Induced by warmth/heat
Subcutaneous Nodules
- Late finding (6 weeks after onset)
- Painless nodules
- Site: around bony prominences
- Associated with high risk of carditis
Sydenham's Chorea
- Last manifestation (3 months after onset)
- Semi-purposeful, jerky movements of limbs, abnormal coordination and posturing
- Associated manifestations: hypotonia, emotional lability, jerky speech
- Signs: milkmaid grip sign, darting tongue sign, protrusion
- Treatment (if not resolving): diazepam, haloperidol
Management of ARF
- Bed rest for 2 weeks
- Penicillin: injectable benzathine, oral penicillin V, erythromycin (if penicillin allergic)
- Anti-inflammatory drugs: steroids, aspirin
Secondary Prophylaxis of ARF
- Penicillin: >30 kg - 12 lakh IU every 3 weeks
- Other options: sulfadiazine, monthly intramuscular benzathine penicillin
Etiology of ARF
- Post-streptococcal disorder (Group A β hemolytic streptococci)
- Age: school-going children (5-15 years)
- Incidence: equal in males and females
- Pathogenesis: pharyngitis → molecular mimicry → formation of anti-streptococcal antibodies → cross-reaction with body tissues
Risk Stratification of ARF
- Low-risk population:
- Acute rheumatic fever: lower rates per lakh of school-going children
- Rheumatic heart disease: lower rates per 1000 population
- Moderate-high risk population (like in India):
- Acute rheumatic fever: higher rates per lakh of school-going children
- Rheumatic heart disease: higher rates per 1000 population
Modified Jones Criteria (2015) for ARF
- Major criteria (moderate-high risk population): pancarditis, arthritis, subcutaneous nodules, erythema marginatum, Sydenham's chorea
- Minor criteria: arthralgia, fever, elevated ESR and CRP, prolonged PR interval
- Note: in low-risk population only polyarthritis is considered major criteria
Lithium Exposure and Heart Defects
- Lithium exposure associated with accessory pathways on the right side of the heart
- Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome: abnormal electrical communication between RA and RV, bundle of Kent, early/pre-excitation of RV
- Treatment: slurring of QRS complex, cone repair of tricuspid valve, return valve to original position
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Test your knowledge on Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connections (TAPVC) and Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF). This quiz covers the classifications, criteria, and diagnostic features of these conditions. Perfect for students in cardiology or medicine.