Congenital Heart Defects

Question 1

Given an example of a bacteria/infection which can increase a child’s chances of getting a congenital heart defect.

Answer 1

Rubella

Question 2

Give some other risk factors associated with the mother which can increase a child’s chance of developing a congenital heart defect.

Answer 2

Maternal smoking
Maternal diabetes
Mother has a congenital heart defect
Mother partook in drugs/alcohol during pregnancy

Question 3

Which structures are initially present in the heart to help the chambers of the heart to develop fully?

Answer 3

Foramen Ovale
Ductus Arteriosus
Ductus Venousus