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Congenital Heart Disease I Flashcards

1
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What are prostaglandins a product of?

A

arachidonic acid

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What could happen if a large PDA is left untreated?

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pulmonary venous occlusive disease (***Eisenmenger’s syndrome- irreversible pulmonary hypertension) increased risk of subacute bacterial endocarditis

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2
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How does the ductus arteriosus close?

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  1. fewer elastic fibers and more SM in the ductus 2. increased PaO2 after birth causes contraction of SM 3. removal of placenta removes prostaglandins that kept it open en utero
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DX? Respiratory effects (Difficulty weaning off the ventilator, Pulmonary edema/hemorrhage) CHF Feeding intolerance, bowel ischemia, necrotizing enterocolitis Renal insufficiency Intraventricular hemorrhage or stroke Death

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PDA

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3
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What is a shunt?

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a connection between two chambers/vessels

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4
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How will a small PDA present?

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usually baby will be asymptomatic

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What are the physical exam findings in a large PDA with L to R shunting?

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wide pulse pressure bounding pulses (palpable palmar pulses) increased work of breathing hyperactive precordium murmur

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In whom is the incidence of PDA increased?

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premees (70% of all babies born at

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What is the classic murmur in PDA?

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Continuous or machinery-sounding murmur along the left upper sternal border possible diastolic rumble

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How old is the baby when a patent ductus arteriosus is considered persistent?

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1 year

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9
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Usually a PDA is a _____ (direction) shunt.

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L to R

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9
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What does PDA stand for?

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persistent ductus arteriosus

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10
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What is the incidence of PDA?

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5-12% of all congenital heart defects

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11
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DX? wide pulse pressure bounding pulses (palpable palmar pulses) increased work of breathing hyperactive precordium murmur

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signs of PDA

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13
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____ is the most potent agent for maintaining ductal patency.

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PGE2

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14
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In whom is the incidence of PDA increased?

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premees (70% of all babies born at

15
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How does a moderate/large PDA present?

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Respiratory effects (Difficulty weaning off the ventilator, Pulmonary edema/hemorrhage) CHF Feeding intolerance, bowel ischemia, necrotizing enterocolitis Renal insufficiency Intraventricular hemorrhage or stroke Death

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How does a moderate/large PDA present?

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Respiratory effects (Difficulty weaning off the ventilator, Pulmonary edema/hemorrhage) CHF Feeding intolerance, bowel ischemia, necrotizing enterocolitis Renal insufficiency Intraventricular hemorrhage or stroke Death

16
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DX? Continuous or machinery-sounding murmur along the left upper sternal border possible diastolic rumble

A

PDA

18
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When is a the PDA a R to L shunt?

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in premees, babies with lung disease, or babies born at high altitude (all causes of elevated pulm vascular resistance)

19
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DX? Respiratory effects (Difficulty weaning off the ventilator, Pulmonary edema/hemorrhage) CHF Feeding intolerance, bowel ischemia, necrotizing enterocolitis Renal insufficiency Intraventricular hemorrhage or stroke Death

A

PDA

20
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What does PDA stand for?

A

patent ductus arteriosus

21
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What is a connection between two chambers/vessels?

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a shunt

22
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How is the ductus arteriosus kept open when needed?

A

IV PGE2

23
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How is PDA treated?

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COX inhibitors (IV indomethacin) surgical ligation or percutaneous occlusion

25
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What is a shunt?

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a connection between two chambers/vessels

26
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Where does the ductus arteriosus derive from?

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left 6th aortic arch

28
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How does a moderate/large PDA present?

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respiratory effects (difficulty weaning off ventilator, pulmonary edema/hemorrhage) CHF feeding intolerance, bowel ischemia, necrotizing enterocolitis renal insuff intraventricular hemorrhage or stroke death

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Older infant or young child with a ______ may present with a hoarse cry, history of pneumonias, failure to thrive, increased work of breathing and diaphoresis with activity/feeding.

A

large PDA

30
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When does closure of the ductus arteriosus normally occur?

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functional closure at 10-15 hrs after birth (delayed at altitude, tho) anatomic closure by 2-3 week of life

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