Cardio Malformations

Question 1

What is Ectopic Cordis?

Answer 1

The heart is located through the sternal fissue

Question 2

The condition that the heart is located in the rigth hemithorax

Answer 2

Dextra Cardia

Question 3

The condition where the organs, including the heart, are on opposite sides of the body from anatomic normal

Answer 3

Situs Inversus

Question 4

The condition that is characterized by an open in the inter-atrial septum

Answer 4

Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)

Question 5

What conditoon is often condidard harmless, can close spontaniously, and will often have no cyanotic sign?

Answer 5

Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)

Question 6

With VSD, a loud systalic murmur can be heard at what point in the chest?

Answer 6

between the 3rd and 4th rib (called Erb’s Point)

Question 7

What are the combination of conditions that make up the tetralogy of Fallot?

Answer 7

1) Pulmonary Stenosis
2) VSD
3) Overriding Aorta
4) Right Ventricular Hypertrophy