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Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Management

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Questions and Answers

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?

Litigation by 2-4 years old 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?

Aortic stenosis Signup and view all the answers

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

Dysphagia Signup and view all the answers

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

Systolic murmur at the lower border of the sternum Signup and view all the answers

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

It reveals increased oxygen saturation in the right atrium Signup and view all the answers

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

Avoiding flexion of joints Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of an endocardial cushion defect?

It affects both the tricuspid and mitral valves Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is TRUE about atrial septal defects?

They can be asymptomatic in some cases Signup and view all the answers

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

Cardiac catheterization Signup and view all the answers