AV Septal Defect

Question 1

What is a AV septal defect?

Answer 1

A inferior hole/shunt within the IAS that creates an opening within all 4 chambers

Question 2

AV septal defect is also known as ?

Answer 2

Endocardial cushion defect

Question 3

Av septal defect is associated with what disease?

Answer 3

Down syndrome ( Trisomy 21)

Question 4

An AV septal defect can cause?

Answer 4

Dilation of chambers
And lung fluid overlaid causing PHTN or Eisenmengers