Pulmonary Atresia with Ventricular Septal Defect Quiz
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In atrioventricular septal defect, how are the atrioventricular valves positioned compared to a normal heart?

  • The positions of the valves vary randomly
  • The tricuspid valve is more apically positioned
  • Both atrioventricular valves are at the same level (correct)
  • The mitral valve is more apically positioned
  • What is the characteristic appearance of the left ventricular outflow tract in atrioventricular septal defect?

  • Shortened and narrowed
  • Dilated and tortuous
  • No specific characteristic appearance
  • Elongated with a gooseneck appearance (correct)
  • Which statement is true regarding the treatment of partial atrioventricular septal defect?

  • Surgery carries a low mortality rate, but follow-up is required due to potential complications (correct)
  • Spontaneous closure often occurs, so no treatment is required
  • Medication alone is sufficient for treatment, and surgery is rarely required
  • Surgery carries a high mortality rate and long-term follow-up is unnecessary
  • What is the primary treatment approach for the complete form of atrioventricular septal defect?

    <p>Complete surgical correction in the first year of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)?

    <p>Persistence of the normal fetal vessel joining the pulmonary artery to the aorta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the prevalence of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)?

    <p>It accounts for 10% of all congenital heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical pattern of spontaneous closure of the patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in normal term infants?

    <p>It closes between 1-5 days of age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which congenital heart defect is commonly associated with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)?

    <p>Coarctation of the aorta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical frequency of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in preterm infants weighing less than 1500 grams?

    <p>20% to 60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the gender distribution of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)?

    <p>It is twice as common in females as in males</p> Signup and view all the answers

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