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State three causes of ‘Blue Baby Syndrome’

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Cyanotic Heart Disease

Methaemaglobinaemia

RDS (more transient)

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How is Blue Baby Syndrome investigates?

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Pulse Oximetry (may be falsely elevated if cause is Methaemaglobinaemia so use Co-Oximeter)

If thinking cause is cardiac then do ECG, Echo, CXR

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How is Blue Baby Syndrome secondary to Cyanotic Heart Disease treated?

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Prostaglandin E1 to keep Ductus Arteriosus open
Oxygen Therapy

Definitive is corrective surgery

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How is Blue Baby Syndrome secondary to Methaemaglobinaemia treated?

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Methylene Blue

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What is Methaemaglobinaemia?

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Congenital or Acquired

Reduced oxygen carrying capacity of haemoglobin due to >1% being Methaemaglobin (iron in ferric instead of ferrous form)

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Heart Murmurs can be described as ‘Innocent’ or ‘Flow’, what does this mean?

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Caused by fast blood flow through various parts of the heart during systole

Typically soft, short, symptomless, systolic

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When would you investigate an innocent murmur?

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Murmur louder than 2/6
Diastolic
Louder on standing
Failure to thrive

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How do you investigate murmurs?

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ECG
CXR
Echo

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Give two causes of Pan Systolic Murmurs. Where would these best be heard?

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Mitral Regurgitation (Apex in left lateral position)
Tricuspid Regurgitation (left lower sternal border)
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Give three causes of an Ejection Systolic murmur and where they’d be heard

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Aortic Stenosis (Aortic Area)
Pulmonary Stenosis (Pulmonary Area)
HOCM (4th ICS, Left Sternal Border)
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Describe the pathophysiology or ‘Splitting the Second Heart Sound’

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Inspiration increases negative intrathoracic pressure

This causes right side of the heart to fill more and faster therefore will take longer to empty

This causes pulmonary valve to close after aortic

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How would an Atrial Septal Defect sound on auscultation?

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Mid systolic crescendo decrescendo at upper left sternal border

Fixed split of second heart sound (fixed meaning unrelated to inspiration, as left to right shunt causes continuous increased blood on right)

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How would a Patent Ductus Arteriosus sound on Auscultation?

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If small, may not cause abnormalities

Normal first heart sound and machinery murmur for second

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How would Tetralogy of Fallot sound on auscultation?

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Ejection Systolic at left sternal edge

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State three Acyanotic Heart Defects

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ASD
VSD
PDA

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What are the two types of ASD and how does it present?

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Secundum (defect in central septum, involving foramen ovale)
Primum/Partial (bottom end of septum often involving abnormal leaky AV valves)

Asymptomatic, Arrhythmias, Recurrent chest infections

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How would you investigate suspected ASD and what would you see?

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CXR - Cardiomegaly, Enlarged Pulmonary Arteries
ECG - Secondum (partial RBBB and RA deviation), Partial AVSD (neg QRS in AVF)
Echo

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When and how should ASDs be managed?

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If defect is significant enough to cause RV dilation

Secundum - catheterisation and insertion of occlusion
Partial AVSD - Surgical Correction

Normally taken between 3-5 years to prevent RHF and arrhythmias later in life

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Describe the types VSD in terms of location

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Most common CHD (accounting for 30%)

Perimembranous are the most common (upper by the valves)

Muscular (lower portion of septum)

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Describe the types VSD in terms of size - small

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Asymptomatic, Loud Murmur, Investigations normal, Closes spontaneously

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Describe the types VSD in terms of size - moderate

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Increased flow in systole
May have some dilation of left heart
Excess sweating/Tachypnoea

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Describe the types VSD in terms of size - large

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Heart failure with breathlessness, faltering growth after one week, recurrent chest infections
Tachypnoea, Sweating

Same size or bigger than aortic valve

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How would you investigate a suspected (large) VSD, and what would you see?

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CXR - Cardiomegaly, Enlarged arteries
ECG - Biventricular Hypertrophy by 2 months
Echo

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How would you manage a moderate/large VSD?

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Diuretics
ACEI
Increased calories

Surgery at 3-6m (manage heart failure and prevent lung damage from pulmonary hypertension)

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Define Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Ductus Arteriosus connects pulmonary artery to descending aorta In term infants normally closes shortly after birth (therefore it is normal if preterm) Classed as Patent if remaining open one month past expected delivery date
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How does PDA present?
Continuous murmur beneath left clavicle Normally asymptomatic but if large then heart failure
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How should PDA be investigated?
ECG (presents like VSD if large) CXR (presents like VSD if large) ECHO
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How is PDA managed?
Can try to close the PDA using Indomethacin (PGE1/COX1 inhibitor) Closure with coil Introduced by catheter
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State three CYANOTIC Heart Defects
Tetralogy of Fallot Tricuspid Atresia Transposition of the Great Arteries
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What is the Nitrogen Washout Test?
Determines presence of heart disease in a cyanosis neonate | Infant is placed on 100% Oxygen for 10 minutes and then right radial blood gas is taken (<15kPa qualifies as Cyanotic)
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What’s the acute management of a Cyanotic heart defect
``` A to E Assessment Prostaglandin Infusion (can cause apnoea, seizures) ```
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Tetralogy of Fallot is the most common cyanotic heart condition. What is involved in the tetrad?
VSD Pulmonary Stenosis RV Hypertrophy Overriding Aorta (dilated and in severe cases collateral aortopulmonary arteries form)
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Give four risk factors for Tetralogy of Fallot
Male Teratogens (Alcohol, Warfarin) First degree FH Genetics (CHARGE, DiGeorge, VACTERL)
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Describe the three classifications of Tetralogy of Fallot
Mild - Pink TOF (usually asymptomatic, developing cyanosis in 1-3 years) Mod to Severe - Presents in first few weeks with Cyanosis and Resp Distress, Recurrent chest infections Extreme - usually detected in utero, if not presents within four hours. Completely dependent on PDA (pulmonary atresia)
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How would a TOF baby present OE?
General cyanosis and clubbing Loud Single S2 (no pulmonary valve to close) Pansystolic VSD murmur Ejection click from dilated aorta Post PG infusion - machinery murmur
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Describe some investigations for TOF and what they would show
ECG - RA Deviation and RV Hypertrophy CXR - Boot shaped heart and reduced peripheral markings Echo - Gold Standard Microarray - ?Genetic Syndromes
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Describe the medical management of Tetralogy of Fallot
Encourage squatting Prostaglandin Infusion (PGE1- Alprostadil, PGE2 - Dinoprostone) Beta Blockers Morphine (decrease Tachypnoea by decreasing resp drive)
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Why is squatting encouraged in TOF?
Increases venous return and systemic resistance
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Describe the surgical management of Tetralogy of Fallot
Palliative - Transcatheter stent in RV outflow tract, Modified Blalock Tausing Shunt (mimics PDA - connects blood flow from aorta to pulmonary artery ) Definitive - under bypass, from 3m to 4y
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State three complications of TOF
Polycythaemia Stroke CCF
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Define Transposition of the Great Arteries
Aorta arises from the right ventricle and pulmonary artery from left, creating a parallel circulation
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Describe the classification of Transposition of the Great Arteries
Dextrotransposition - Aorta is anterior and right to PA Levotransposition - aorta is anterior and left to PA
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What is different about Levotransposition?
The ventricles have switched places rather than arteries therefore it is acyanotic Right ventricle is not used to higher pressure of left side causing Hypertrophy and failure
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Give three risk factors for Transposition of Great Arteries
Maternal age >40 Diabetes Rubella
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Describe the clinical features of Transposition of the Great Arteries
Cyanosis in first 24 hours (if no mixing) CHF features over first 3-6 weeks RV heave
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State four investigations for Transposition of the Great Arteries, and describe what they’d show
Oximetry - Cyanosis with discrepancy between upper and lower ABG - Metabolic Acidosis Echo - Definitive diagnosis CXR - Egg on a string
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How is Transposition of the Great Arteries managed?
Emergency PGE1 infusion Correct Acidosis Emergency atrial balloon septostomy Definitive surgical correction after four weeks
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State four complications of Transposition of Great Arteries
Neopulmonary Stenosis Neopulmonary Regurgitation Coronary Artery Obstruction Sudden Cardiac Death
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Describe the pathophysiology of Infective Endocarditis
Triad of Endothelial Damage, Platelet Adhesion and Microbial Adherence Organisms : Staph Aureus, Strep Viridans, Strep Pneumoniae
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How does Infective Endocarditis present?
Persistent low grade fever (without another clear focus) New Murmur Splenomegaly Oslers Nodes, Janeway Lesions, splinter Haem
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How is Infective Endocarditis investigated?
- Blood Cultures (from multiple sites over 24h) - Microscopic Haematuria - Echo (aids but doesn’t confirm or deny if vegetation’s are there/not)
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Describe the Major Duke’s Criteria
- Positive blood cultures on two separate occasions | - Positive ECHO (oscillating intracardial mass, abscess)
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Describe the MINOR Dukes Criteria
``` Predisposition Fever Vascular Phenomena Immunological Phenomena Echo and Bloods suggestive but not meeting criteria ```
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What is required via the Dukes Criteria to diagnose Infective Endocarditis?
Two Major One Major and Three Minor Five Minor
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Describe the Surgical Management of Infective Endocarditis
If highly mobile, valvular dysfunction, >1 embolic event in two weeks
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Describe the medical management of Infective Endocarditis
IV Amoxicillin (4 weeks) and consider adding Gentamicin (2 weeks)
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What is Acute Rheumatic Fever?
Systemic Illness occurring 2-4 weeks after Pharyngitis in some due to cross reactivity of Strep Pyogenes B Cells produce Anti M Protein AB against S.Pyogenes which interacts with heart/joints/etc (antigenic mimicry)
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Give three risk factors for Rheumatic Fever
Children Poverty Overcrowding
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How does Rheumatic Fever present?
Recent Sore Throat/Scarlet Fever New Murmur Arthritis
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Describe the Jones Diagnostic Criteria
Positive throat culture and positive anti streptolysin titre AND 2 major or 1 major 2 minor
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Describe the major criteria for Rheumatic Fever
``` SPECS Syndenhams Chorea Polyarthritis Erythema Marginatum Carditis Subcut Nodules ```
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Describe the minor criteria for Rheumatic Fever
``` CAPP CRP raised Arthralgia Pyrexia Prolonged PR interval ```
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How is Rheumatic Fever investigated?
``` Cultures Rapid Antigen Test Anti Strep Serology ECG Echo ```
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How is Rheumatic Fever managed initially?
1) Benzathine Benzylpenicillin 2) NOT Asparin - simple analgesia 3) Assess valves/any carditis
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What is the long term management for Rheumatic Fever?
Antibiotic therapy for at least 5 years/ or until child is 21 IM Benzylpenicillin every 3-4 weeks
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What is Sinus Arrhythmia?
Normal in children Cyclical change with respiration by up to 30 bpm
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What is the most common arrhythmia in children, and the underlying problem
SVT (rapid between 250-300bpm) Rarely a structural problem, normally a re-entrant tachy
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What will be seen on ECG of Sinus Tachycardia in children?
Narrow complex tachycardia between 250-300 bpm Potentially delta wave if WPW is underlying cause
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How is SVT managed in Children?
Circulatory and Respiratory support ``` Vagal Stimulating Manouvres IV Adenosine (terminating re-entrant) ``` Maintenance with Flecainide/Sotalol if required
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What is Kawasaki Disease?
Systemic vasculitis mainly affecting children 6m-5y
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Diagnosis of Kawasaki is based on clinical findings, such as ...?
- Fever >5 days - Conjunctivitis - Mucous Membranes Changes (red or dry lips etc) - Cervical Lymphadenopathy - Polymorphous Rash - Red and Oedematous Palms and Soles
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Why do congenital arrhythmias occur?
Anti Ro/ Anti La bodies from mother prevent normal conduction of developing heart
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How is Kawasaki disease managed?
IVIG and Aspirin If persistent then corticosteroids and infliximab
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Name two complications of Kawasaki
Myocardial Disease | Coronary Aneurysms
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What is Eisenmenger’s?
When blood flows from the right side of the heart to the left across a structural lesion Associated with ASD,VSD,PDA
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When does Eisenmenger’s develop?
After 1-2y of large shunts, or in adulthood with small shunts
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Describe the pathophysiology of Eisenmenger’s
Overtime, increased blood flow from left to right leads to pulmonary hypertension When pulmonary pressure>systolic, blood flows right to left The cyanosis can lead to Polycythaemia (plethora, increased VTE risk)
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How does Eisenmenger’s appear OE
As pulmonary hypertension Right Ventricular Heave Loud S2 Raised JVP Peripheral Oedema
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How is Eisenmenger’s managed?
Ideally the defect would be corrected before Eisenmenger’s has occurred Only definitive management is heart lung transplant Symptom management: Sildenafil, Anticoagulation, Prophylactic Abx, Venesection
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What is Coarctation of the Aorta?
Narrowing of the aortic arch, normally around the Ductus Arteriosus Reduces pressure in distal vessels and increases pressure in the heart
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How does Coarctation of the Aorta present in the neonate?
Weak femoral pulses Lower limb blood pressure < upper limb blood pressure
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How does Coarctation of the Aorta present in infancy?
Tachypnoea and increased work Poor feeding Grey and floppy
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Describe the murmur of Coarctation of the Aorta
Systolic murmur below left clavicle/scapula
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Describe the longer term effects of Coarctation of the Aorta
LV heave Underdeveloped Left Arm Underdeveloped Legs
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How is Coarctation of the Aorta managed?
Surgical correction PGE keeps DA open until surgical correction and DA ligation
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What is Ebsteins Anomaly?
Tricuspid valve appears lower in the heart causing a large RA and small RV Results in reduced blood flow from RA-RV and subsequently from RV to pulmonary vasculature Often associated with a R-L shunt via ASD
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What condition can Ebstein’s Anomaly go on to cause?
Wolf Parkinson White
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How does Ebstein’s Anomaly present?
Evidence of Heart Failure Gallop rhythm (addition of 3rd and 4th HS) Cyanosis Dyspnoes Poor feeding May appear soon after birth when PDA closes
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How does Ebstein’s Anomaly present on ECG?
RA enlargement RBBB LA deviation
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How does Ebstein’s Anomaly present on ECG?
Cardiomegaly | RA enlargement
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What is the definitive investigation for Ebstein’s Anomaly?
Echocardiogram
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When does PDA normally close
First 2 -3 weeks of life Is non functioning long before that
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Give three risk factors for PDA
Rubella Prematurity Family History
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Name two diseases associated with VSD
Down’s Syndrome | Turner’s Syndrome

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