aortic septal defect Flashcards
1
Q
what is an aortic septal defect?
A
hole between right and left atria
2
Q
cause of aortic septal defect?
A
congenital
3
Q
symptoms of aortic septal defect?
A
- chest pain
- palpitations
- dyspnoea
- arrhythmias in adult hood
- pulmonary hypertension
- pansystolic murmur
- dyspnoea
- haemoptysis
4
Q
what would be seen on an ECG of someone with aortic septal defect?
A
RBBB
5
Q
what would a CXR show if someone had aortic septal defect?
A
atrial enlargement
6
Q
complications of aortic septal defect?
A
- reversal of left to right shunt
- cyanosis
7
Q
treatment for aortic septal defect?
A
- may close spontaneously
- should be closed if symptomatic or signs of RV overload
