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What is a common clinical feature of right-sided heart failure in congenital heart diseases?
What is a common clinical feature of right-sided heart failure in congenital heart diseases?
- Cold extremities and leg fatigue
- Underdeveloped upper extremities
- Loud P2 on auscultation (correct)
- Cyanosis in the early stages
Which diagnostic finding is typically associated with coarctation of the aorta?
Which diagnostic finding is typically associated with coarctation of the aorta?
- Dilated right ventricle on echocardiogram
- Notching of the ribs on chest X-ray (correct)
- Continuous 'machinery murmur' on auscultation
- Calcifications of the ductus arteriosus on chest X-ray
Which complication is associated with untreated coarctation of the aorta?
Which complication is associated with untreated coarctation of the aorta?
- Rupture of cerebral aneurysms (correct)
- Reversal of blood flow (Eisenmenger syndrome)
- Lower-extremity clubbing
- Pulmonary hypertension
What is the test of choice for diagnosing an atrial septal defect (ASD)?
What is the test of choice for diagnosing an atrial septal defect (ASD)?
Which condition is characterized by very high pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) leading to symptoms like shortness of breath, dyspnea on exertion, and cyanosis?
Which condition is characterized by very high pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) leading to symptoms like shortness of breath, dyspnea on exertion, and cyanosis?
What is the primary treatment approach for symptomatic aneurysms of any size or asymptomatic aneurysms ≥5.5 cm?
What is the primary treatment approach for symptomatic aneurysms of any size or asymptomatic aneurysms ≥5.5 cm?
Which symptom is typically seen in patients with atrial septal defect?
Which symptom is typically seen in patients with atrial septal defect?
What is a serious complication associated with Eisenmenger disease?
What is a serious complication associated with Eisenmenger disease?
What diagnostic tool is considered most effective for confirming congenital heart diseases?
What diagnostic tool is considered most effective for confirming congenital heart diseases?
Which ECG findings are associated with congenital heart diseases?
Which ECG findings are associated with congenital heart diseases?
