L-Transposition of the Great Vessels Flashcards
1
Q
L-TGA is caused by
A
The single heart tube convoludes to the left instead of the right.
2
Q
Ventricle placement in L-TGA is ____.
A
reversed
3
Q
Both the right and left ventricles have their respective ____ and other landmarks such as ____ ____.
A
Valves, Moderator Band
4
Q
Although the Ao is ___ and the Pa is ____, they still drain the proper ventricles.
A
anterior, posterior
5
Q
Associated lesions with L-TGA
A
- ASD
- VSD
6
Q
The RV pumps ____.
A
systemically
7
Q
The LV pumps to the ____.
A
lungs
8
Q
Ventricle pressures are ____ in L-TGA.
A
normal
9
Q
Why will the RV fail eventually with L-TGA?
A
Because it is not designed to handle the high systemic pressures
