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What is the primary cause of hypertrophy of the left ventricle?
What is the primary cause of hypertrophy of the left ventricle?
- Pulmonic stenosis
- Aortic stenosis (correct)
- Mitral regurgitation
- Tricuspid atresia
What is the management for tricuspid atresia?
What is the management for tricuspid atresia?
- Aortic valve replacement
- Fontan procedure (correct)
- Balloon angioplasty
- Cardiac catheterization
What is the purpose of anticoagulant therapy in the management of aortic stenosis?
What is the purpose of anticoagulant therapy in the management of aortic stenosis?
- To prevent endocarditis
- To reduce left ventricular hypertrophy
- To improve cardiac output
- To prevent thrombus formation (correct)
What is a characteristic sign of pulmonic stenosis?
What is a characteristic sign of pulmonic stenosis?
What is the purpose of cardiac catheterization in the management of cardiac defects?
What is the purpose of cardiac catheterization in the management of cardiac defects?
What is a complication of aortic stenosis that can be prevented with prophylactic antibiotics?
What is a complication of aortic stenosis that can be prevented with prophylactic antibiotics?
What is the primary reason for the failure of endocardial cushions in the embryonic heart, leading to Atrioventricular Canal Defect?
What is the primary reason for the failure of endocardial cushions in the embryonic heart, leading to Atrioventricular Canal Defect?
What is the purpose of indomethacin therapy in the management of Patent Ductus Arteriosus?
What is the purpose of indomethacin therapy in the management of Patent Ductus Arteriosus?
What is the characteristic murmur found in patients with Pulmonic Stenosis?
What is the characteristic murmur found in patients with Pulmonic Stenosis?
What is the primary method of managing Congenital Cardiac Defects such as Atrial Septal Defect and Patent Ductus Arteriosus?
What is the primary method of managing Congenital Cardiac Defects such as Atrial Septal Defect and Patent Ductus Arteriosus?
What does cardiac catheterization reveal in patients with Atrial Septal Defect?
What does cardiac catheterization reveal in patients with Atrial Septal Defect?
What is the characteristic ECG finding in patients with Pulmonic Stenosis?
What is the characteristic ECG finding in patients with Pulmonic Stenosis?
What percentage of all congenital heart disease is attributed to cardiovascular disorders?
What percentage of all congenital heart disease is attributed to cardiovascular disorders?
What percentage of small ventricular septal defects typically close spontaneously?
What percentage of small ventricular septal defects typically close spontaneously?
During cardiac catheterization, what is the purpose of injecting a radiopaque contrast medium?
During cardiac catheterization, what is the purpose of injecting a radiopaque contrast medium?
What is a common site of catheter insertion during cardiac catheterization?
What is a common site of catheter insertion during cardiac catheterization?
What is a crucial aspect of nursing care before cardiac catheterization?
What is a crucial aspect of nursing care before cardiac catheterization?
What is a potential complication of cardiac catheterization?
What is a potential complication of cardiac catheterization?
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