Congenital Heart Diseases

Question 1

how does it present?

Answer 1

during the antenatal period: imaging of the heart is part of the 18-20 week fetal anomaly scan
murmur: may be detected during the routine newborn examine
cyanosis
heart failure: features may include poor feeding, shortness of breath, sweating, hepatomegaly

Question 2

types

Answer 2

1. acyanotic
2. Cyanotic

Question 3

most common causes of acyanotic CHD

Answer 3

ventricular septal defects (VSD) - most common, accounts for 30%

atrial septal defect (ASD)

patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

coarctation of the aorta

aortic valve stenosis

Question 4

common causes of cyanotic

Answer 4

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