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What is the primary issue associated with an atrial septal defect (ASD)?
What is the primary issue associated with an atrial septal defect (ASD)?
Which type of atrial septal defect is most commonly isolated?
Which type of atrial septal defect is most commonly isolated?
What factor contributes to the increased oxygen saturation in the right atrium due to ASD?
What factor contributes to the increased oxygen saturation in the right atrium due to ASD?
What developmental issue is typically associated with ostium secundum atrial septal defects?
What developmental issue is typically associated with ostium secundum atrial septal defects?
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What is the primary consequence of atrial septal defect on the heart's anatomy?
What is the primary consequence of atrial septal defect on the heart's anatomy?
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What is the result of the anatomical reversal of the aorta and the pulmonary artery in transposition of the great vessels?
What is the result of the anatomical reversal of the aorta and the pulmonary artery in transposition of the great vessels?
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Which statement correctly describes the survival mechanism following birth for infants with transposition of the great vessels?
Which statement correctly describes the survival mechanism following birth for infants with transposition of the great vessels?
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In the context of cyanotic congenital heart defects, what is a characteristic consequence of the transposition of great vessels?
In the context of cyanotic congenital heart defects, what is a characteristic consequence of the transposition of great vessels?
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What developmental failure leads to the transposition of the great vessels in fetal heart formation?
What developmental failure leads to the transposition of the great vessels in fetal heart formation?
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Which physiological issue arises due to the significant isolation of the pulmonary and systemic circuits in transposition of great vessels?
Which physiological issue arises due to the significant isolation of the pulmonary and systemic circuits in transposition of great vessels?
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What is a characteristic outcome of a patent foramen ovale (PFO) that persists beyond one year of age?
What is a characteristic outcome of a patent foramen ovale (PFO) that persists beyond one year of age?
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Which maneuver can induce a right-to-left shunt in individuals with a patent foramen ovale?
Which maneuver can induce a right-to-left shunt in individuals with a patent foramen ovale?
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In coarctation of the aorta, where is stenosis most commonly located?
In coarctation of the aorta, where is stenosis most commonly located?
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What symptom is associated with coarctation of the aorta in patients with stenosis distal to the left subclavian artery?
What symptom is associated with coarctation of the aorta in patients with stenosis distal to the left subclavian artery?
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What pathological change contributes to the narrowing of the aorta in coarctation?
What pathological change contributes to the narrowing of the aorta in coarctation?
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What cardiovascular change occurs as a result of left ventricular outflow obstruction due to aortic coarctation?
What cardiovascular change occurs as a result of left ventricular outflow obstruction due to aortic coarctation?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding hypertension in coarctation of the aorta?
Which of the following statements is true regarding hypertension in coarctation of the aorta?
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Which anatomical structure is primarily affected by the failure of the atrial septum primum to fuse with the septum secundum?
Which anatomical structure is primarily affected by the failure of the atrial septum primum to fuse with the septum secundum?
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What proportion of babies born with congenital heart defects also have a chromosomal abnormality?
What proportion of babies born with congenital heart defects also have a chromosomal abnormality?
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Which of the following congenital heart defects is classified as an acyanotic heart defect?
Which of the following congenital heart defects is classified as an acyanotic heart defect?
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What type of cardiac shunting occurs in cyanotic heart defects?
What type of cardiac shunting occurs in cyanotic heart defects?
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What is the estimated percentage of congenital heart defects attributed to environmental agents?
What is the estimated percentage of congenital heart defects attributed to environmental agents?
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Which congenital heart defect is most commonly associated with other major malformations?
Which congenital heart defect is most commonly associated with other major malformations?
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In which condition does deoxygenated blood enter systemic circulation due to a congenital defect?
In which condition does deoxygenated blood enter systemic circulation due to a congenital defect?
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Which of the following statements correctly describes a characteristic feature of left-to-right shunting in congenital heart defects?
Which of the following statements correctly describes a characteristic feature of left-to-right shunting in congenital heart defects?
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What anatomical change occurs in transposition of the great vessels?
What anatomical change occurs in transposition of the great vessels?
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What is a critical survival mechanism for infants with transposition of the great vessels after birth?
What is a critical survival mechanism for infants with transposition of the great vessels after birth?
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What is the main consequence of failed spiraling of the aorticopulmonary septum?
What is the main consequence of failed spiraling of the aorticopulmonary septum?
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What percentage of cyanotic congenital heart defects does transposition of the great vessels account for?
What percentage of cyanotic congenital heart defects does transposition of the great vessels account for?
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What primary effect does transposition of the great vessels have on blood circulation?
What primary effect does transposition of the great vessels have on blood circulation?
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What is the most common congenital heart defect?
What is the most common congenital heart defect?
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Which part of the ventricular septum is VSD most commonly located?
Which part of the ventricular septum is VSD most commonly located?
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What leads to right ventricular (RV) hypertrophy in patients with VSD?
What leads to right ventricular (RV) hypertrophy in patients with VSD?
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What is a secondary effect of the left-to-right shunt caused by VSD?
What is a secondary effect of the left-to-right shunt caused by VSD?
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How does the size of the ventricular septal defect affect the volume of shunting?
How does the size of the ventricular septal defect affect the volume of shunting?
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What condition arises due to excessive blood flow to the pulmonary circulation from VSD?
What condition arises due to excessive blood flow to the pulmonary circulation from VSD?
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What is the consequence of left ventricular volume overload due to VSD?
What is the consequence of left ventricular volume overload due to VSD?
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What type of shunting occurs with a defect in the ventricular septum?
What type of shunting occurs with a defect in the ventricular septum?
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What is a potential consequence of increased pulmonary artery pressure caused by VSD?
What is a potential consequence of increased pulmonary artery pressure caused by VSD?
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What physiological condition is indicated by a mild left-to-right shunt in the presence of a patent foramen ovale?
What physiological condition is indicated by a mild left-to-right shunt in the presence of a patent foramen ovale?
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What maneuver can potentially reverse the shunt direction in a patent foramen ovale?
What maneuver can potentially reverse the shunt direction in a patent foramen ovale?
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What symptom is most commonly observed in patients with coarctation of the aorta distal to the left subclavian artery?
What symptom is most commonly observed in patients with coarctation of the aorta distal to the left subclavian artery?
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What is the most common anatomical site of coarctation in the aorta?
What is the most common anatomical site of coarctation in the aorta?
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What hemodynamic effect is associated with coarctation of the aorta?
What hemodynamic effect is associated with coarctation of the aorta?
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Which consequence is likely due to the narrowing of the aorta in coarctation?
Which consequence is likely due to the narrowing of the aorta in coarctation?
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What change occurs in blood flow due to coarctation of the aorta?
What change occurs in blood flow due to coarctation of the aorta?
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What is one of the physiological changes associated with the persistence of a patent foramen ovale?
What is one of the physiological changes associated with the persistence of a patent foramen ovale?
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What structural change in the aorta is a result of coarctation leading to decreased flow?
What structural change in the aorta is a result of coarctation leading to decreased flow?
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What vascular adaptation may develop as a result of coarctation of the aorta?
What vascular adaptation may develop as a result of coarctation of the aorta?
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What occurs in patent ductus arteriosus after birth?
What occurs in patent ductus arteriosus after birth?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Tetralogy of Fallot?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Tetralogy of Fallot?
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What is primarily responsible for the persistent left-to-right shunt in patent ductus arteriosus?
What is primarily responsible for the persistent left-to-right shunt in patent ductus arteriosus?
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What is a potential consequence of a left-to-right shunt in patent ductus arteriosus?
What is a potential consequence of a left-to-right shunt in patent ductus arteriosus?
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Which defect is NOT part of the Tetralogy of Fallot?
Which defect is NOT part of the Tetralogy of Fallot?
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How does pulmonary vascular resistance change after birth in relation to patent ductus arteriosus?
How does pulmonary vascular resistance change after birth in relation to patent ductus arteriosus?
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What is the primary consequence of a right-to-left shunt in congenital heart defects?
What is the primary consequence of a right-to-left shunt in congenital heart defects?
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What effect does a left-to-right shunt have on the right ventricle in patent ductus arteriosus?
What effect does a left-to-right shunt have on the right ventricle in patent ductus arteriosus?
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Which condition is associated with a continuous communication between the aorta and pulmonary artery?
Which condition is associated with a continuous communication between the aorta and pulmonary artery?
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Study Notes
Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the largest category of human birth defects, involving heart and vascular abnormalities.
- Approximately 1% of live born infants have CHDs.
- CHDs can be caused by a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors (multifactorial causes).
- 12% of infants with CHDs have chromosomal abnormalities.
- 33% of infants with chromosomal abnormalities have a CHD.
- 30% of CHDs occur with other major malformations.
- 2% of CHDs are due to environmental agents.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the steps in normal heart chamber development and relate them to CHDs.
Types of Congenital Heart Defects
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Acyanotic defects: These defects result in left-to-right shunting, where oxygenated blood flows from the left side of the heart to the right side, causing increased blood flow to the lungs.
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Common examples include:
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Ventricular septal defect (VSD): An abnormal opening between the ventricles.
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Atrial septal defect (ASD): An abnormal opening between the atria.
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Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA): Failure of the fetal vessel to close after birth.
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Coarctation of the aorta: Narrowing of the aorta.
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Cyanotic defects: These defects lead to right-to-left shunting, causing deoxygenated blood to enter the systemic circulation. This results in reduced oxygen levels in the blood.
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Common examples include:
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Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF): A combination of four defects (pulmonary stenosis, VSD, overriding aorta, right ventricular hypertrophy).
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Transposition of the great arteries (TGA): The aorta and pulmonary artery are switched.
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Persistent truncus arteriosus: A single blood vessel emerges from both ventricles.
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Tricuspid atresia: The tricuspid valve is missing or severely malformed.
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Ebstein anomaly: The tricuspid valve is abnormally positioned in the right ventricle.
Specific Defects:
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Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD): A hole in the ventricular septum, leading to left-to-right shunting, causing increased blood flow to the lungs. Commonly occurring in the membranous part of the ventricular septum. Resulting in RV volume overload and hypertrophy. Excessive pulmonary blood flow can lead to pulmonary hypertension.
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Atrial Septal Defect (ASD): A hole in the atrial septum that causes left-to-right shunting, overloading the right side of the heart and increasing the workload on the lungs. Different types, including ostium primum (often accompanied by additional defects) and ostium secundum (more common on its own) have varying effects.
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Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO): The flap of the foramen ovale (an opening between the atria in the fetus) does not fully close after birth, causing a left-to-right shunt. Right to left shunting can occur under stress or in certain maneuvers that increase right atrial pressure.
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Coarctation of the Aorta: Narrowing of the aorta, causing higher blood pressure in the upper extremities compared to the lower extremities. Blockage or narrowing of the aorta that occurs distal to the left subclavian artery in particular causes issues with blood flow to the lower body. This can lead to hypoperfusion in the lower extremities.
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Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA): Failure of the fetal vessel to close after birth, creating a left-to-right shunt, and increasing blood flow to the lungs.
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Holt-Oram syndrome: Genetic disorder affecting heart and limb development, often associated with abnormalities in heart septal formation.
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Ebstein anomaly: The tricuspid valve is displaced towards the apex of the right ventricle, resulting in incomplete closure of the right atrioventricular valve and potentially causing a right-to-left shunt.
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Persistent Truncus Arteriosus: The single blood vessel connecting both ventricles to the aortic arch does not separate, resulting in blood from both ventricles being mixed in a single vessel.
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Transposition of the Great Vessels: The aorta and pulmonary artery switch positions, and blood will flow to the wrong circulation. This is almost always accompanied by a VSD or a PFO allowing oxygenated blood into the systemic circulation.
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This quiz covers the essential aspects of congenital heart defects (CHDs), including their prevalence, causes, and types. Gain insights into the developmental processes of the heart and the various abnormalities associated with CHDs. Explore the significance of genetic and environmental factors in the occurrence of these heart defects.
