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What percentage of term newborns are born with a congenital cardiovascular abnormality?
What percentage of term newborns are born with a congenital cardiovascular abnormality?
- 5%
- 8% (correct)
- 10%
- 15%
What is the usual cause of congenital heart disorders?
What is the usual cause of congenital heart disorders?
- Genetic mutation
- Lack of oxygen during fetal development
- Infection during pregnancy
- Failure of a heart structure to progress beyond an early stage of embryonic development (correct)
What is a known risk factor for certain congenital heart disorders?
What is a known risk factor for certain congenital heart disorders?
- Maternal rubella (correct)
- Maternal obesity
- Maternal hypertension
- Maternal diabetes
What is the approximate incidence of certain congenital heart disorders in children of affected parents?
What is the approximate incidence of certain congenital heart disorders in children of affected parents?
What is a common characteristic of congenital heart disorders?
What is a common characteristic of congenital heart disorders?
How were congenital heart disorders formerly classified?
How were congenital heart disorders formerly classified?
What is the underlying principle of the second classification system for heart disorders?
What is the underlying principle of the second classification system for heart disorders?
What is the hallmark of disorders with increased pulmonary blood flow?
What is the hallmark of disorders with increased pulmonary blood flow?
What is the primary reason for ventricular septal defect (VSD) being an acyanotic disorder?
What is the primary reason for ventricular septal defect (VSD) being an acyanotic disorder?
Why may a ventricular septal defect (VSD) not be evident at birth?
Why may a ventricular septal defect (VSD) not be evident at birth?
What is the primary diagnostic tool used to diagnose ventricular septal defect (VSD)?
What is the primary diagnostic tool used to diagnose ventricular septal defect (VSD)?
What percentage of ventricular septal defects (VSDs) are likely to close spontaneously?
What percentage of ventricular septal defects (VSDs) are likely to close spontaneously?
