CARDIAC Section 11: Surgeries Flashcards
1
Q
The disadvantage of the BT Shunt
A
steal phenomenon
2
Q
Vein to Artery
(SVC to Pulmonary Artery)
A
Glenn
3
Q
Primary purpose of Glenn
A
Take systemic blood directly to the pulmonary circulation (it bypasses the right heart).
4
Q
Artery to Artery
(Subclavian Artery to Pulmonary Artery)
A
Blalock Taussig
5
Q
Most Testable Complications of GLenn
A
-SVC Syndrome
-PAAneurysms
6
Q
Most Testable Complications BTS
A
-Stenosis at the shunt’s pulmonary insertion site
7
Q
Primary Purpose: Increase pulmonary blood flow
A
BTS
8
Q
Primary Purpose: Bypass the right ventricle / direct systemic circulation into the PAs.
A
Fontan
9
Q
Most Testable Complications FONTAN
A
-Enlarged Right Atrium causing arrhythmia
-Plastic Bronchitis
