Congenital Heart Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Acyanotic causes
A
- ventricular septal defects (VSD) - most common, accounts for 30%
- atrial septal defect (ASD)
- patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
- coarctation of the aorta
- aortic valve stenosis
2
Q
Cyanotic causes
A
- tetralogy of Fallot
- transposition of the great arteries (TGA)
- tricuspid atresia
3
Q
EPIDEMIOLOGY
VSD vs ASD
A
- VSDs more common
- But in adults ASDs more common new diagnosis as generally present later
