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Which of the following is the most common associated cardiac defect seen in transposition of the great vessels (TGV)?
Which of the following is the most common associated cardiac defect seen in transposition of the great vessels (TGV)?
- Atrial septal defect (ASD)
- Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
- Left ventricular outlet obstruction
- Ventricular septal defect (VSD) (correct)
What is the most common way for oxygenated blood to enter the systemic circulation in a patient with transposition of the great vessels (TGV)?
What is the most common way for oxygenated blood to enter the systemic circulation in a patient with transposition of the great vessels (TGV)?
- Through a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
- Through an atrial septal defect (ASD)
- Through a ventricular septal defect (VSD) (correct)
- Through a patent foramen ovale (PFO)
What is the most common genetic syndrome associated with transposition of the great vessels (TGV)?
What is the most common genetic syndrome associated with transposition of the great vessels (TGV)?
- DiGeorge syndrome (correct)
- Down syndrome
- Marfan syndrome
- Noonan syndrome
What is the most common prenatal risk factor for transposition of the great vessels (TGV)?
What is the most common prenatal risk factor for transposition of the great vessels (TGV)?
What is the most common clinical finding in a newborn with transposition of the great vessels (TGV)?
What is the most common clinical finding in a newborn with transposition of the great vessels (TGV)?
Which of the following is the most common diagnostic test used to confirm the diagnosis of transposition of the great arteries?
Which of the following is the most common diagnostic test used to confirm the diagnosis of transposition of the great arteries?
What is the characteristic chest X-ray appearance seen in transposition of the great arteries?
What is the characteristic chest X-ray appearance seen in transposition of the great arteries?
What is the primary goal of the initial postnatal management for a newborn with transposition of the great arteries?
What is the primary goal of the initial postnatal management for a newborn with transposition of the great arteries?
Which surgical procedure is recommended for the definitive repair of transposition of the great arteries?
Which surgical procedure is recommended for the definitive repair of transposition of the great arteries?
What is the long-term survival rate for patients with transposition of the great arteries who receive appropriate treatment?
What is the long-term survival rate for patients with transposition of the great arteries who receive appropriate treatment?
