Pediatric Cardiology Flashcards
ECG changes indicative of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy include a tall […] wave in aVL and a deep […] wave in V3.
ECG changes indicative of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy include a tall R wave in aVL and a deep S wave in V3.
these changes represent LV hypertrophy
ECG in a newborn normally shows physiologic […] axis deviation.
ECG in a newborn normally shows physiologic right axis deviation.
i.e. mainly negative in lead I and positive in aVF
Patients with Tetralogy of Fallot may […] in response to cyanotic spells, which decreases right-to-left shunting by increasing systemic vascular resistance (SVR)
Patients with Tetralogy of Fallot may squat in response to cyanotic spells, which decreases right-to-left shunting by increasing systemic vascular resistance (SVR).
inhaled O2 may help stimulate pulmonary vasodilation and systemic vasoconstriction, which can further decrease right-to-left shunting
Patients with Tetralogy of Fallot often experience “[…] spells” which may be caused by crying, fever, and exercise due to exacerbation of RV outflow tract obstruction.
Patients with Tetralogy of Fallot often experience “tet spells” which may be caused by cry.
Tetralogy of Fallot is characterized by a […]-shaped heart on CXR.
Tetralogy of Fallot is characterized by a boot-shaped heart on CXR
boot shape due to RV hypertrophy
The degree of shunting in Tetralogy of Fallot is determined by the degree of […].
The degree of shunting in Tetralogy of Fallot is determined by the degree of right ventricular outflow tract obstruction (from pulmonary stenosis).
severe RVOT obstruction typically presents shortly after birth with cyanosis; moderate obstruction may present during childhood
Treatment for patients with prolonged QT intervals includes […] therapy and pacemaker placement.
Treatment for patients with prolonged QT intervals includes beta blocker therapy and pacemaker placement.
beta blockers limit extertional heart rate and shorten the QT interval; additional management should also include avoidance of electrolyte derangements, vigorous exercise, and medications that block K+ channels
Universal lipid screening is recommended for children ages […] - […] and again between ages […] - […].
Universal lipid screening is recommended for children ages 9 - 11 and again between ages 17 - 21.
lipid levels typically remain stable prior to and after puberty; future lipid screening should begin again at age 35 (men) or age 45 (women) in 5-year intervals
What congenital heart defect results from thickening of the tunica media in the aortic arch?
Coarctation of the aorta
What heart abnormalities (2) are associated with Turner syndrome?
What heart abnormalities (2) are associated with Turner syndrome?
bicuspid aortic valve (most common) and coarctation of the aorta
patients may also develop aortic root dilation
What is the likely diagnosis in a child that presents with fever and signs of heart failure after several days of a runny nose and nasal congestion?
Viral myocarditis
signs of heart failure include cardiomegaly, pulmonary edema, hepatomegaly, etc.
What is the likely diagnosis in a cyanotic newborn with truncus arteriosus and an absent thymic shadow on X-ray?
DiGeorge syndrome
DiGeorge syndrome is associated with conotruncal heart defects including truncus arteriosus, tetralogy of Fallot, and transposition of the great vessels
What is the likely diagnosis in a newborn that becomes cyanotic with left axis deviation on ECG and decreased pulmonary markings on CXR?
Tricuspid valve atresia
left axis deviation is seen as up-going R wave in lead I and down-going R wave in lead avF; lack of blood flow to the RV results in underdevelopment of the pulmonary valve and/or artery; ASD and VSD are necessary for survival
What is the likely diagnosis in a newborn that presents with cyanosis, a single loud S2 on auscultation (no murmur), and a narrow mediastinum on X-ray?
Transposition of the great vessels
the narrow mediastinum is described as an “egg on a string” appearance
What is the likely diagnosis in a newborn that presents with upper extremity hypertension and lower extremity hypoperfusion with a systolic interscapular murmur?
Coarctation of the aorta
often presents a couple days after birth when the ductus arteriosis closes
What is the likely diagnosis in a young child that presents with failure to thrive and easy fatigability with a grade II holosystolic murmur best heard over the left sternal border with a diastolic rumble over the cardiac apex?
Large ventricular septal defect (VSD)
larger VSDs tend to be quieter (grade II) due to less turbulence; the diastolic rumble is heard due to increased flow across the mitral valve
What is the likely diagnosis in an infant that presents with distant heart sounds and hypotension with cardiomegaly on X-ray one week after having cardiac surgery?
Postpericardiotomy syndrome (pericardial effusion after cardiac surgery)
What is the likely diagnosis in an infant that presents with one month of biphasic stridor that improves with neck extension, but not with prone positioning?
Vascular ring
due to compression of the trachea; compression of the esophagus can occur as well (e.g. dysphagia, vomiting, difficulty feeding)
What is the likely diagnosis in an infant with Down syndrome that presents with heart failure and a systolic ejection murmur at the left upper sternal border and holosystolic murmur at the left lower sternal border?
Complete AV septal defect
most common heart defect in Down syndrome patients; murmurs are due to ASD and VSD, respectively
What is the most common heart defect in patients with Down syndrome?
Complete AV septal defect
What is the next step in management for a child with a grade II systolic ejection murmur that decreases with standing?
Reassurance
benign murmurs are typically early or mid-systolic grade I or II murmurs that decrease in intensity with standing or Valsalva
What is the next step in management for a newborn with cyanosis that does not improve with 100% O2 and a continuous machine-like murmur on auscultation?
Administer prostaglandin E1
cyanosis that fails to improve with 100% O2 is indicative of a possible congenital heart defect; maintaining the patency of the PDA can be life-saving
What is the next step in management for a well-appearing infant with a harsh, grade III holosystolic murmur heard best over the left lower sternal border?
Echocardiography
this patient likely has a small VSD, but imaging is needed to determine the size and location; small VSDs typically close spontaneously with no treatment
What is the recommended treatment for a patient that presents with mitral stenosis secondary to suspected rheumatic fever?
Continous antibiotic prophylaxis (e.g. IM benzathine penicillin G every 4 weeks)
patients with a history of rheumatic fever have a high risk for recurrence and progression of rheumatic heart disease with repeated episodes of group A Streptococcus pharyngitis
What viral pathogens are most commonly associated with viral myocarditis?
coxsackie B and adenovirus
[…] is a congenital heart disease that is characterized by:
- Pulmonary infundibular stenosis
- Right ventricular hypertrophy
- Overriding aorta
- Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart disease that is characterized by:
- Pulmonary infundibular stenosis
- Right ventricular hypertrophy
- Overriding aorta
- Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
mnemonic: PROVe; overriding aorta is the positioning of the aorta directly over the VSD
Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart disease that is characterized by:
- […]
- Right ventricular hypertrophy
- Overriding aorta
- Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart disease that is characterized by:
- Pulmonary infundibular stenosis
- Right ventricular hypertrophy
- Overriding aorta
- Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
mnemonic: PROVe; overriding aorta is the positioning of the aorta directly over the VSD
Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart disease that is characterized by:
- Pulmonary infundibular stenosis
- […]
- Overriding aorta
- Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart disease that is characterized by:
- Pulmonary infundibular stenosis
- Right ventricular hypertrophy
- Overriding aorta
- Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
mnemonic: PROVe; overriding aorta is the positioning of the aorta directly over the VSD