atrial septal defect Flashcards
1
Q
defect
A
hole in septum
2
Q
pathology
A
left to right shunt
RA and RV overload
pulmonary hypertension
3
Q
symptoms
A
often asymptomatic
exersize intolerance
s2 murmur
4
Q
diagnosis
A
echo
chest xray shows right A+V enlargement
5
Q
direction of shunting?
A
L to R
because L has higher pressure
6
Q
murmur?
A
pulm flow murmur
