Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease

Question 1

What deviation of infundibular septum seen in tetralogy of fallout?

Answer 1

Anterior deviation of infundibular septum cause tetralogy of fallot.
Four components of tof:-
Pulmonary stenosis
Malalignment of vsd
Right ventricular hypertrophy
Dextroposition of aorta or overriding of aorta

Question 2

Severity of cyanosis and age of presentation in tof depends on
Vsd or pulmonary stenosis

Answer 2

Pulmonary stenosis.
Treatment of tof depends on severity of rvot obstruction.

Question 3

What areas to see for diagnosing cyanosis in darker skin colour ?

Answer 3

Mucous membrane and nail beds

Question 4

What areas to see for diagnosing cyanosis in darker skin colour ?

Answer 4

Mucous membrane and nail beds

Question 5

How does squatting position help in tof?

Answer 5

Squatting increases venous flow and increases systemic vascular resistance which forces blood to flow in obstructed pulmonary artery. So it causes relief in Dyspnea nd child will resume physical activity