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What is the primary function of the ductus venosus in fetal circulation?
What is the primary function of the ductus venosus in fetal circulation?
- Enables deoxygenated blood from the SVC to pass into the RV
- Permits the mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood in the PA
- Allows the majority of oxygenated placental blood to bypass the liver and enter the IVC (correct)
- Allows oxygenated blood from the placenta to pass from the RA to LA
What is the most common form of congenital disease?
What is the most common form of congenital disease?
- Multifactorial origin
- Congenital heart disease (correct)
- Chromosomal abnormalities
- Infections
Which of the following conditions is associated with the highest risk of adverse outcome from endocarditis?
Which of the following conditions is associated with the highest risk of adverse outcome from endocarditis?
- Repaired CHD with residual defects
- Cardiac transplant recipients who develop cardiac valvulopathy
- Unrepaired cyanotic CHD (correct)
- Prosthetic cardiac valve or prosthetic material used for cardiac valve repair
What is the result of a left-to-right shunt in acyanotic lesions?
What is the result of a left-to-right shunt in acyanotic lesions?
What is the threshold for closure of an atrial septal defect?
What is the threshold for closure of an atrial septal defect?
What is the primary reason for closure of the ductus arteriosus after birth?
What is the primary reason for closure of the ductus arteriosus after birth?
What is the primary goal of hemodynamic management in Eisenmenger's syndrome?
What is the primary goal of hemodynamic management in Eisenmenger's syndrome?
What is the most common lesion associated with tricuspid atresia?
What is the most common lesion associated with tricuspid atresia?
What is the primary mechanism of action of prostaglandin E infusion in the initial treatment of transposition of the great arteries?
What is the primary mechanism of action of prostaglandin E infusion in the initial treatment of transposition of the great arteries?
What is the characteristic feature of Eisenmenger's syndrome?
What is the characteristic feature of Eisenmenger's syndrome?
What is the most common symptoms of tricuspid atresia?
What is the most common symptoms of tricuspid atresia?
What is the mortality rate without surgical treatment in transposition of the great arteries at 1 year?
What is the mortality rate without surgical treatment in transposition of the great arteries at 1 year?
What is the effect of increased pulmonary vascular resistance on a left-to-right shunt?
What is the effect of increased pulmonary vascular resistance on a left-to-right shunt?
What is the primary goal of anesthetic management in a patient with a ventricular septal defect?
What is the primary goal of anesthetic management in a patient with a ventricular septal defect?
What is the effect of volatile anesthetics on a left-to-right shunt in a patient with a ventricular septal defect?
What is the effect of volatile anesthetics on a left-to-right shunt in a patient with a ventricular septal defect?
What is the indication for surgical correction of a ventricular septal defect?
What is the indication for surgical correction of a ventricular septal defect?
What is the effect of increased sympathetic stimulation on a right-to-left shunt in a patient with a ventricular septal defect?
What is the effect of increased sympathetic stimulation on a right-to-left shunt in a patient with a ventricular septal defect?
What is the primary goal of anesthetic management in a patient with a patent ductus arteriosus?
What is the primary goal of anesthetic management in a patient with a patent ductus arteriosus?
What is the effect of increased FiO2 on a right-to-left shunt in a patient with a ventricular septal defect?
What is the effect of increased FiO2 on a right-to-left shunt in a patient with a ventricular septal defect?
What is the characteristic of a cyanotic lesion?
What is the characteristic of a cyanotic lesion?
What is the effect of a decrease in systemic vascular resistance on a right-to-left shunt in a patient with tetralogy of Fallot?
What is the effect of a decrease in systemic vascular resistance on a right-to-left shunt in a patient with tetralogy of Fallot?
What is the preferred induction agent in a patient with tetralogy of Fallot?
What is the preferred induction agent in a patient with tetralogy of Fallot?
In a patient with L-transposition of the great arteries, what is the correct sequence of blood flow?
In a patient with L-transposition of the great arteries, what is the correct sequence of blood flow?
What is the primary concern in anesthetizing a patient with transposition of the great arteries?
What is the primary concern in anesthetizing a patient with transposition of the great arteries?
What is the treatment for truncus arteriosus?
What is the treatment for truncus arteriosus?
What is the result of total anomalous pulmonary venous return?
What is the result of total anomalous pulmonary venous return?
What is the purpose of prostaglandin infusion in a patient with hypoplastic left heart?
What is the purpose of prostaglandin infusion in a patient with hypoplastic left heart?
What is the primary symptom of a double aortic arch?
What is the primary symptom of a double aortic arch?
