Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Management

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Which heart condition is characterized by narrowing of the valve of the pulmonary artery?

  • Coarctation of aorta
  • Pulmonary stenosis (correct)
  • Patent ductus arteriosus
  • Aortic stenosis

What is a significant clinical manifestation of coarctation of the aorta?

  • Hypertrophy of the left ventricle
  • Radial pulse irregularity
  • Absent femoral pulse (correct)
  • Cardiomegaly on chest radiography

In which heart defect does the aorta arise from the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery arises from the left?

  • Aortic stenosis
  • Patent ductus arteriosus
  • Duplication of aortic arch
  • Truncus arteriosus (correct)

What is the management approach for patent ductus arteriosus?

<p>Litigation by 2-4 years old (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition presents with only 50% of the blood going to the body and angina-like symptoms during activity?

<p>Aortic stenosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom associated with duplication of aortic arch?

<p>Dysphagia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main sign and symptom of a ventricular septal defect?

<p>Systolic murmur at the lower border of the sternum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does cardiac catheterization help in the diagnosis of an atrial septal defect?

<p>It reveals increased oxygen saturation in the right atrium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a management strategy for a ventricular septal defect?

<p>Avoiding flexion of joints (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of an endocardial cushion defect?

<p>It affects both the tricuspid and mitral valves (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is TRUE about atrial septal defects?

<p>They can be asymptomatic in some cases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic test is used to confirm the presence of an endocardial cushion defect?

<p>Cardiac catheterization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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