12 Questions
What percentage of term newborns are born with a congenital cardiovascular abnormality?
8%
What is the usual cause of congenital heart disorders?
Failure of a heart structure to progress beyond an early stage of embryonic development
What is a known risk factor for certain congenital heart disorders?
Maternal rubella
What is the approximate incidence of certain congenital heart disorders in children of affected parents?
10% to 15%
What is a common characteristic of congenital heart disorders?
They affect equal numbers of male and female infants
How were congenital heart disorders formerly classified?
Based on the physical sign of cyanosis
What is the underlying principle of the second classification system for heart disorders?
Hemodynamic and blood flow patterns of the disorders
What is the hallmark of disorders with increased pulmonary blood flow?
Blood flow from the left side to the right side of the heart
What is the primary reason for ventricular septal defect (VSD) being an acyanotic disorder?
Blood shunts from left to right across the septum
Why may a ventricular septal defect (VSD) not be evident at birth?
Due to incomplete opening of the alveoli
What is the primary diagnostic tool used to diagnose ventricular septal defect (VSD)?
Echocardiography with color flow Doppler
What percentage of ventricular septal defects (VSDs) are likely to close spontaneously?
Up to 85%
Learn about cardiac disorders in children, including congenital heart diseases, and their impact on health promotion and disease prevention. Understand the causes and effects of cardiovascular abnormalities in newborns and children.
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