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Which heart condition is characterized by narrowing of the valve of the pulmonary artery?
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?
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?
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?
What is the management approach for patent ductus arteriosus?
Which condition presents with only 50% of the blood going to the body and angina-like symptoms during activity?
Which condition presents with only 50% of the blood going to the body and angina-like symptoms during activity?
What is a common symptom associated with duplication of aortic arch?
What is a common symptom associated with duplication of aortic arch?
What is the main sign and symptom of a ventricular septal defect?
What is the main sign and symptom of a ventricular septal defect?
How does cardiac catheterization help in the diagnosis of an atrial septal defect?
How does cardiac catheterization help in the diagnosis of an atrial septal defect?
Which of the following is NOT a management strategy for a ventricular septal defect?
Which of the following is NOT a management strategy for a ventricular septal defect?
What is the main characteristic of an endocardial cushion defect?
What is the main characteristic of an endocardial cushion defect?
Which statement is TRUE about atrial septal defects?
Which statement is TRUE about atrial septal defects?
Which diagnostic test is used to confirm the presence of an endocardial cushion defect?
Which diagnostic test is used to confirm the presence of an endocardial cushion defect?
