Congenital Heart Diseases 2

Question 1

Name the Right to Left shunt diseases

Answer 1

1. Tetralogy of fallot

2. Transposition of the Great Arteries

Question 2

Discuss Tetralogy of Fallot

Answer 2

Anteriosuperior displacement of the Infundibular septum

Boot shaped heart

Question 3

What are the 4 components to Tetralogy of Fallot?

Answer 3

1. VSD
2. Obstruction of RV outflow tract
3. Overriding Aorta
4. RVH

Question 4

Complications of Tetraology of Fallot?

Answer 4

Aortic Regurgitation

Pulmonary atresia

Question 5

Discuss Transposition of the Great Arteries

Answer 5

1. RV is connected to the aorta, LV is connected to pulmonary artery
2. Atrioventricular connections are normal

Question 6

Symptoms of Transposition of the Great Arteries

Answer 6

RVH and LV thinning

Question 7

What is Coarctation of the aorta?

Answer 7

Focal narrowing of the aorta

Question 8

Describe the 2 types of Coarctation of the aorta?

Answer 8

1. Infantile: Tubular hypoplasia of arch proximal to a patent ductus arteriosus
2. Adult: Ridgelike infolding opposite the ligamentum arteriosum without a patent ductus arteriosus

Question 9

Symptoms of Coarctation of the aorta

Answer 9

Infantile: Cyanosis of the lower half of the body
Adult: Hypertension in UE, Weak pulses and hypertension in LE, Notching of ribs

Question 10

What is Coarctation of the aorta associated with?

Answer 10

Bicuspid aortic valve, Berry aneurysm