Congenital heart disease/ pregnancy/ birth

Question 1

Acyanotic causes

Answer 1

ventricular septal defects (VSD)
atrial septal defect (ASD)
patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
coarctation of the aorta
aortic valve stenosis

Question 2

Cyanotic causes

Answer 2

tetralogy of Fallot
transposition of the great arteries (TGA)
tricuspid atresia

Question 3

What should cause closure of the ductus arteriosus at birth?

Answer 3

Decreased level of prostaglandins

Question 4

What are some normal physiological changes in pregnancy?

Answer 4

Increase in ventilation
Increase in R.B.C volume
Increase in plasma volume
Increased in HR, SV and CO