Cardiology Flashcards
1
Q
What is the pathophysiology of treatment in hyper cyanotic spells (in ToF)?
A
Knees to chest - increase SVR
IV morphine - pulmonary vasodilation (reduced PVR)
Oxygen - pulmonary vasodilation (reduced PVR)
2
Q
Which condition is associated with a systolic murmur radiating to the back?
A
Pulmonary Stenosis
3
Q
Which condition is associated with a wide fixed splitting of the second heart sound?
A
Atrial septal defect
4
Q
Which condition is associated with an ejection systolic murmur radiating to the carotids?
A
Aortic stenosis
5
Q
Which conditions present with a pan systolic murmur?
A
VSD
6
Q
What murmur does ToF present with?
A
Systolic murmur (radiating to the back) - as caused by pulmonary stenosis
7
Q
Boot shaped heart on CXR?
A
ToF
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