Eisenmenger's Syndrome

Question 1

What is Eisenmenger’s?

Answer 1

when an untreated left to right shunt causes severe pulmonary HTN and reverses the shunt to right to left. where an non- cyanotic disorder becomes cyanotic

Question 2

Aetiology of Eisenmenger’s

Answer 2

VSD
ASD
PDA

Question 3

Clinical signs of Eisenmenger’s

Answer 3

Cyanosis
Clubbing
Reduction in intensity of murmur
Single S2
Parasternal Heave
Graham Steel Murmur (pulmonary regurg)
TR = CV waves

Question 4

Complications of Eisenmenger’s

Answer 4

Paradoxical Emboli
RVF
Haemoptysis
Endocarditis