10 Questions
In atrioventricular septal defect, how are the atrioventricular valves positioned compared to a normal heart?
Both atrioventricular valves are at the same level
What is the characteristic appearance of the left ventricular outflow tract in atrioventricular septal defect?
Elongated with a gooseneck appearance
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
What is the primary treatment approach for the complete form of atrioventricular septal defect?
Complete surgical correction in the first year of life
What is the defining characteristic of a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)?
Persistence of the normal fetal vessel joining the pulmonary artery to the aorta
Which statement is true regarding the prevalence of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)?
It accounts for 10% of all congenital heart disease
What is the typical pattern of spontaneous closure of the patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in normal term infants?
It closes between 1-5 days of age
Which congenital heart defect is commonly associated with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)?
Coarctation of the aorta
What is the typical frequency of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in preterm infants weighing less than 1500 grams?
20% to 60%
Which statement is true regarding the gender distribution of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)?
It is twice as common in females as in males
Test your knowledge on the management of newborns with pulmonary atresia and ventricular septal defect, including the use of intravenous prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) and palliative shunt procedures. Explore the goals of the shunt procedure and the planned open-heart surgical correction.
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