12 Questions
Which heart condition is characterized by narrowing of the valve of the pulmonary artery?
Pulmonary stenosis
What is a significant clinical manifestation of coarctation of the aorta?
Absent femoral pulse
In which heart defect does the aorta arise from the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery arises from the left?
Truncus arteriosus
What is the management approach for patent ductus arteriosus?
Litigation by 2-4 years old
Which condition presents with only 50% of the blood going to the body and angina-like symptoms during activity?
Aortic stenosis
What is a common symptom associated with duplication of aortic arch?
Dysphagia
What is the main sign and symptom of a ventricular septal defect?
Systolic murmur at the lower border of the sternum
How does cardiac catheterization help in the diagnosis of an atrial septal defect?
It reveals increased oxygen saturation in the right atrium
Which of the following is NOT a management strategy for a ventricular septal defect?
Avoiding flexion of joints
What is the main characteristic of an endocardial cushion defect?
It affects both the tricuspid and mitral valves
Which statement is TRUE about atrial septal defects?
They can be asymptomatic in some cases
Which diagnostic test is used to confirm the presence of an endocardial cushion defect?
Cardiac catheterization
Learn about the signs, symptoms, and management of Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), an opening between the two ventricles of the heart. Understand how to identify VSD through systolic murmur, cardiac catheterization, and ECG findings, and explore treatment options such as open heart surgery and antibiotic therapy.
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