Cardiovascular Disorder - Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD) Flashcards
1
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AVSD means
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Atrioventricular septal defect
2
Q
Most common Congestive Heart Failure in Trisomy 21
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Atrioventricular septal defect
3
Q
How many holes are there that is open in AVSD?
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2
4
Q
Kind of shunting
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Left to Right and Right to Left shunting
5
Q
Cyanotic or Acyanotic?
Atrioventricular septal defect
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Cyanotic
6
Q
Assessments of AVSD
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Heart failure
7
Q
Diagnostic test for AVSD
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Echocardiogram
8
Q
Diagnostic test for AVSD
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Echocardiogram
9
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Managements for AVSD
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Ace inhibitors
Beta-blockers ; Band (constricts artery temporarily if surgery is not done yet to pulmonary artery)
Closure (surgery/ permanent)
Digoxin/ Diuretic