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Which diagnostic modality is mainly used to confirm the diagnosis of Transposition of the Great Arteries?
Which diagnostic modality is mainly used to confirm the diagnosis of Transposition of the Great Arteries?
- Cardiac catheterization
- ECG showing RVH
- Echocardiogram (ECHO) (correct)
- Chest X-ray
What is the recommended initial treatment for tet spells in a newborn with severe pulmonary stenosis?
What is the recommended initial treatment for tet spells in a newborn with severe pulmonary stenosis?
- IV prostaglandin E2 (correct)
- Sedation with morphine
- Beta Blockers
- Phenylephrine
In the context of congenital heart disease, what does VSD stand for?
In the context of congenital heart disease, what does VSD stand for?
- Vascular System Disorder
- Valvular Septal Disease
- Ventricular Semilunar Defect
- Ventricular Septal Defect (correct)
What is the characteristic finding on chest X-ray in a patient with Tetralogy of Fallot?
What is the characteristic finding on chest X-ray in a patient with Tetralogy of Fallot?
Which intervention is considered if medical management fails in a patient experiencing a Tet spell?
Which intervention is considered if medical management fails in a patient experiencing a Tet spell?
Which congenital heart defects are classified under Acyanotic Left-to-right shunt?
Which congenital heart defects are classified under Acyanotic Left-to-right shunt?
What is the most common cyanotic congenital heart disease presenting with cyanosis at birth?
What is the most common cyanotic congenital heart disease presenting with cyanosis at birth?
Why are acute and persistent increases in systemic vascular resistance or decreases in pulmonary vascular resistance undesirable during anesthesia for VSD surgery?
Why are acute and persistent increases in systemic vascular resistance or decreases in pulmonary vascular resistance undesirable during anesthesia for VSD surgery?
Which type of anesthesia induction is recommended for a patient with poor left ventricular function undergoing surgery for a ventricular septal defect (VSD)?
Which type of anesthesia induction is recommended for a patient with poor left ventricular function undergoing surgery for a ventricular septal defect (VSD)?
What is the most common group of structural malformations in children?
What is the most common group of structural malformations in children?
Which maternal disorder is associated with a higher risk of Complete Heart Block in the fetus?
Which maternal disorder is associated with a higher risk of Complete Heart Block in the fetus?
What is a potential complication associated with untreated VSD that can lead to a reversal of the shunt and worsening cyanosis?
What is a potential complication associated with untreated VSD that can lead to a reversal of the shunt and worsening cyanosis?
What percentage of infants with Edward’s and Patau’s syndrome are likely to have Aortic Valve Stenosis?
What percentage of infants with Edward’s and Patau’s syndrome are likely to have Aortic Valve Stenosis?
In Congenital Heart Disease, what is the purpose of recognizing cardiac failure prior to surgery?
In Congenital Heart Disease, what is the purpose of recognizing cardiac failure prior to surgery?
What percentage of congenital heart defects do atrial septal defects (ASD) represent?
What percentage of congenital heart defects do atrial septal defects (ASD) represent?
What is the primary cause of atrial septal defects?
What is the primary cause of atrial septal defects?
Which congenital heart defect is classified under Cyanotic Outflow Obstruction?
Which congenital heart defect is classified under Cyanotic Outflow Obstruction?
Which type of pulmonary hypertension is often seen in infants with congenital heart defects?
Which type of pulmonary hypertension is often seen in infants with congenital heart defects?
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