Cardiology Flashcards
List 4 infectious causes of myocarditis
Enterovirus Coxsackie virus Adenovirus Parvovirus EBV/CMV Rickettsia Diptheria Hep C
List 3 cardiac defects associated with DiGeorge
Conotruncal defects
- TOF-usually PA, MAPCAs***
- TA**
- DORV
- Subarterial VSD
Branchial arch defects
- CoA
- Interrupted aortic arch (type 2B!)***
- Right aortic arch
List steps in transitional circulation
- UA closes, UV remains more patent
- Cord clamped–>removal of placenta–>ductus venosus closes–>↑SVR
- ↓PVR from (1) mechanical expansion of lungs and (2) ↑ in arterial PAO2 (causing ↑ in vasodilation)
- PVRoutput from right heart flows through lungs
- PDA closure (due to o ↑ arterial PAO2 )
- PFO closure (due to ↑ volume of flow returning to left atrium)
In what % of adults does PFO persist?
1/3
What is the incidence of CHD i?
0.8% of live births
What is the common CHD ?
VSD (1/3)
What cardiac lesions cause in utero heart failure (hydrops)?
Severe RVOTO
Severe AVVR
Ebstein
List 3 genetic counselling points for CHD
- 1 affected sib risk increased to 2-6%, 2 sibs 10% (vs. 0.8% in general population)
- If 2 1st degree relatives, risk 20-30% in subsequent
- Tend to be similar class (conotruncal, atrioventricular septal, Rt obstruction, Lt obstruction)
How do you perform a hyperoxia and what do the results mean?
Apply 100% O2 x 15 min, then ABG taken from right radial artery
If Pao2 rises > 150 mm Hg: intracardiac right–left shunt essentially excluded
If PaO2 remains < 50 mmHg, cyanotic CHD vs severe PPHN/lung disease
CXR findings in TGA
Egg on a string
Thin mediastinum
CXR findings in TA
Wide mediastinum
CXR findings in Ebstein
Wall to wall heart
What is the primary defect in TOF?
Abnormal infundibular septum, that separates aortic/pulmonary outflow tracts
4 components of TOF
(1) RVOTO (pulmonary stenosis + subpulmonic area)
(2) VSD
(3) aorta that overrides ventricular septum
(4) RVH
Which component of TOF determines degree of cyanosis?
RVOTO
List 4 treatments for TOF spell and how they work
(1) Prone in knee-chest position (increases afterload thus decreasing R to L shunting)
(2) Supplemental O2
(3) Calming and holding
(4) Morphine (treat hyperpnea and decrease systemic catecholamines)
(5) Phenylephrine (increases afterload)
(6) β blockers (to block beta receptors in infundibulum therefore lessening RVOTO)
Describe the murmur in TOF
Loud harsh SEM at LUSB, sounding more holosytolic at LLSB
S2 single or soft P2 component
List CXR findings in TOF
Normal heart size
“Boot shaped heart” (elevation of apex, concavity of main PA area)
Right-sided AoA
↓ pulmonary vascularity
Repair and treatment of TOF
Repair in infancy
Severe RVOTO requires PGE infusion
List 2 long term complications patients with repaired TOF
Pulmonary insufficiency
RV dilatation (QRS duration increases)
Ventricular arrhythmias
Increased risk of SCD
Describe the physiology of tricuspid atresia
Single ventricle physiology!
All systemic venous return moves from RA to Lt side of heart by ASD
Blood then enters LV and is ejected to systemic circulation (through aorta) and to pulmonary circulation (by Lt–Rt shunt either by a PDA or a VSD)
What is the classic ECG finding in tricuspid atresia
Leftward superior axis on ECG, LVH (similar to AVSD)
Murmur in tricuspid atresia
Holosystoic murmur LSB
Prominent LV impulse (in most cyanotic CHD there is ↑d RV impulse)
Describe the pathophysiology of Ebstein’s
Downward displacement of an abnormal tricuspid valve into the RV
Leaflets adherent to wall
TV is insufficient resulting in TR
Extra volume of desaturated right atrial blood shunted right–left across an ASD or PFO
Due to combo of TR, poorly functioning small RV, and RVOTO from large sail-like TV leaflet, the effective output from Rt heart ↓s; if patent, PDA provides additional pulmonary flow
Due to TR, RA becomes enlarged
What determines the severity of cyanosis in Ebstein?
- Extent of TV displacement
2. Severity of RVOTO
What murmur is characteristic of Ebsteins?
Holosystolic murmur from TR
Gallop rhythm
Multiple clicks at LLSB
What ECG findings are typical of Ebstein’s?
RBBB without signs RVH
Associated with WPW
What is the classic CXR finding in Ebstein’s?
“Wall to wall heart”
List the cyanotic heart lesions that have decreased pulmonary blood flow
(1) Tricuspic atresia
(2) Tricuspid malformation (Ebstein)
(3) TOF
(4) Pulmonary atresia with intact septum
List the cyanotic heart lesions that have increased or normal pulmonary blood flow
NOTE: Can results from either
i) Abnormal ventricular-arterial connection (i.e. TGA)
ii) Mixing
(1) TGA
(2) Truncus arteriosus
(3) Single ventricle without pulmonary obstruction
(4) TAPVR
Which lesion classically results in post ductal sats > preductal sats?
TGA
What murmur is classic in TGA?
Usually none Can have holosystolic murmur from VSD Single S2 (because PV very posterior and can't hear)
What ECG finding is classic in TGA?
None
Usually normal :)
What are the CXR findings in TGA?
Egg on a string
Narrow mediastinum
Normal to increased pulmonary blood flow
What emergency treatment is required in TGA if PGEs fail?
BAS
Where do you pulmonary veins drain in supracardiac and infracardiac TAPVD?
Supracardiac-RA, coronary sinus, or SVC
Infracardiac-Below the diaphgram into IVC, often via ductus venosus
Why are infracardiac TAPVDs more likely to be obstructed?
Ductus venosus closes after birth and can result in complete obstruction oxygenated pulmonary blood flow back to heart
Why is obstructed TAPVD a surgical emergency?
PGEs don’t work!
May make things worse by increasing pulmonary blood flow
What is the classic CXR finding in obstructed TAPVD?
Dramatic perihilar pattern of pulmonary edema and a small heart
What is the classic CXR finding in unobstructed/mild TAPVD?
Snowman-in supracardiac
Cardiomegaly
PA and RV are prominent
Increased pulmonary venous blood
What is the murmur of truncus arteriosus?
Single loud S2
Early systolic ejection click (from truncal valve)
SEM over LSB
How does truncus arteriosus typically present?
Usually minimally cyanotic +murmur at birth
Signs of heart failure as PVR drops (few months of age)
What is the ECG finding in truncus arteriosus?
BVH
Describe the major hemodynamic abnormalities in HLHS
- Inadequate systemic circulation
- Depending on the size of the atrial-level communication, either pulmonary venous hypertension (restrictive foramen ovale) or pulmonary overcirculation (moderate or large ASD)
What surgery is used for HLHS?
Norwood–>Glenn–>Fontan
Which cyanotic heart lesions have a single S2?
TGA
Truncus
PA/IVS
TOF
HLHS
Tricuspid atresia
Which cyanotic heart lesions have no murmur?
TGA
Which cyanotic heart lesion has diastolic murmur?
Truncus
List 4 side effects of PGEs
Apnea HypoTN Brady Fever ↓ plt
What is the most common type of ASD?
Secundum* (75%)
Primum (15%)
Sinus venosus (10%)
What associated defect should you always rule out in sinus venosus ASD?
Partial anomalous pulmonary venous drainage
What is the murmur of ASD?
SEM
Fixed split S2
RV systolic lift
Can have mid-diastolic rumble with increased flow across TV
List indications for ASD repair
- Symptomatic
- RV dilatation
- Qp:Qs>=2:1
What type of shunt does PAPVD cause?
Left to right
Describe the pathophysiology of AVSD
Contiguous atrial and ventricular septal defects with
Abnormal AV valves
May be associated with hypoplasia of one ventricle
Combine AVVR + left to right shunt cause Rt sided volume overload
Murmur of AVSD
Similar to ASD (SEM at LSB, wide fixed-split S2)
Additional apical holosytolic murmur from MV insufficiency
What is the classic ECG finding in AVSD***
(1) Leftward-superior axis** classic
(2) Q wave leads I and aVL
(3) Biventricular hypertrophy, (4) Tall P waves (rt atrial enlargement)
(5) Rt conduction delay rSR’ (especially after repair)
When should AVSD be repaired and why?
4-6 months Avoid PHTN (can develop as early as 6-12 months)
When do VSDs become symptomatic typically and why?
4-8 weeks
CXR findings in VSD
Cardiomegaly
Prominent PA
↑ pulmonary vasculature
List 3 physical exam findings consistent with VSD
Holosytolic murmur over LLSB (loud, harsh, blowing) Thrill Prominence of left precordium Parasternal lift Laterally displaced apex
What percentage of small VSDs close spontaneously and by what age?
(30-50%) close spontaneously
Usually by 4yo
More likely if muscular than membranous
When are large VSDs typically repaired?
4-6 months
In term infant, after how many days is a PDA unlikely to spontaneously close?
1 week
In a term infant, usually due to structurally abnormal PDA
List physical findings associated with PDA
Continuous murmur LUSB/LLSB (machinery-quality)
Ventricular heave
Prominent apical pulse
Wide pulse pressure
List 3 reasons all PDAs in term infants should be surgically closed
Prevent endocarditis
Prevent CHF
Prevent PHTN
What is the most common CHD in Noonan’s?
Dysplastic pulmonary valve (leading to stenosis)
List 3 clinical manifestations of severe pulmonary stenosis
Right sided HF
- Hepatomegaly
- Peripheral edema
Cyanosis (from PFO shunt)
Murmur of pulmonary stenosis
SEM at LUSB radiating to lung fields
Split S2 with delayed/soft P2
Pulmonic ejection click (stiff valve)
RV lift
ECG findings in pulmonary stenosis
RVH
Right atrial enlargement
CXR findings in pulmonary stenosis
Cardiomegaly
Prominent RV, RA
Prominent PA due to poststenotic dilatation
↓ pulmonary vascularity
List 2 conditions associated with peripheral pulmonary stenosis
Williams Syndrome
Allagille syndrome
What are the 3 types of aortic stenosis and what conditions are associated with them?
Valvar AS-most common!
Subvalvar AS-HOCM
Supravalvar AS-Williams syndrome
Murmur in aortic stenosis
SEM at RUSB
Radiating to neck
Early systolic ejection click
S4 with decreased LV compliance
ECG findings in aortic stenosis
LVH
LAD
LV strain (inverted t-waves in left leads)
Should patients with moderate/severe aortic stenosis participate in sports?
NO
At risk of SCD
Why do you have differential cyanosis with CoA?
Blood shunts R–>L through PDA to supply lower extremities, resulting in differential cyanosis (blue LEs)
List physical exam findings consistent with CoA
UE>LE pulses
Radial-femoral delay
Lower BP in LE
Systolic murmur LSB
What finding on CXR is pathognomic of CoA?
Rib notching
ECG findings in CoA
Infants-RVH/BVH
Older children-LVH
What the physiology of ALCAPA?
Anomalous Lt Coronary Artery from Pulmonary Artery
As PVR ↓s, perfusion pressure to LCA becomes inadequate
Blood supply to LV myocardium severely compromised
LV dilatation, dysfunction
How does ALCAPA typically present?
First few months of life
Recurrent attacks of discomfort, restlessness, irritability, sweating, dyspnea, and pallor
ECG in ALCAPA
Q waves and inverted T waves leads I and aVL; left precordial leads (V5 and V6) may have deep Q waves, elevated ST segments, inverted T waves
Explain physiologic split S2
On inspiration–>decreased intrathoracic pressure, fills right heart and increases RV ejection time and delayed closure of pulmonary valve
What lesions have fixed split S2
RV overload!:
ASD
TAPVD
PS
Ebstein anomaly
What is the murmur of mitral valve prolapse?
Mid systolic click
Late systolic murmur at apex
List 5 functional murmurs
Still’s murmur
Venous hum
Innocent pulmonic murmur
Describe the features of Still’s murmur
Medium-pitched Vibratory or musical Short SEM LLSB/MSB Age 3-7 years Decreases with sitting Changes with respiration/position DOES not radiate
Describe the features of innocent pulmonic murmur
Heard in supine position
2nd parasternal space
High pitched, blowing
Describe features of venous hum
Early childhood Turbulence in jugular/venous system Heard in anterior neck/upper chest Subclavicular area Soft humming sound in systole and diastole – exaggerated or disappears with changing head position or compressing jugular venous system
In a patient with a murmur, list 5 features that suggestive of CHD
Diastolic Pansystolic Late systolic Grade III or higher Harsh Loudest at Left upper sternal border Associated with early or midsystolic click Abnormal second heart sound Absent or diminished femoral pulses
List 5 characteristics of innocent murmurs
Murmur intensity grade II or less Heard at left sternal border Varies with position (decreases when upright) Normal second heart sound No audible clicks Normal pulses Normal growth, development, no cyanosis
Which lesions cause ejection clicks
Stenosis (Ao/Pulm)
MVP
Dilated aorta/PA (TOF/TA)