Peds Cardiac Panopto Flashcards
Is Heart Disease Congenital or Acquired?
Both
What does it mean if a disease is Congenital?
You can be born with it
When does screening for Cardiovascular Alterations start?
During Pregnancy
What can be used to screen for Cardiovascular alterations in a baby?
Ultrasounds + Fetal Echocardiograms + Physical Examinations
Can Cardiac Alterations be diagnosed without standard screenings?
Yes
What can Congenital Heart Disease impact for kids?
Milestone Achievement + Psychosocial Development
What holds a kid with heart disease back in terms of psychosocial development?
They can’t play sports
Being held back in terms of psychosocial development can result in an increased need for-
Specialized Services (Learning Assistance + Physical Therapy + Occupational Therapy)
What is an Acquired Disorder?
A disorder that is developed over the course of time
What are some acquired heart disorders in kids?
Hypertension + Dyslipidemia
What is Dyslipidemia?
High Cholesterol
A kid with an Acquired Heart Disorder needs to change their diet, how can you get them to buy into changing it for the better?
Not by getting rid of all of the unhealthy stuff completely, but by limiting it.
Encourage Fiber Intake.
Work with the kid.
An imbalance of the HDL and LDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides, etc. =
Dyslipidemia
This occurs at the same that Atherosclerosis occurs =
Dyslipidemia
What are the different types of Dyslipidemia?
Primary Dyslipidemia + Secondary Dyslipidemia
What is the difference between Primary Dyslipidemia and Secondary Dyslipidemia?
Primary can’t be controlled, it’s genetic (Congenital).
Secondary can be controlled, it’s Acquired.
Are food diaries be beneficial for kids with Primary Dyslipidemia?
Yes
What % of people aged 16 to 19 have Dyslipidemia?
20%
What are the signs of Dyslipidemia in kids? How’s it diagnosed?
Often Asymptomatic, diagnosed via Lab Values
What lab value can diagnose Dyslipidemia?
A Lipid Panel
What lab values make up a Lipid Panel?
Total Cholesterol Level / HDL Level / LDL Level / Triglyceride Level
When do kids need to begin getting a universal screening?
9 Years Old
What are some pharmacological treatments for Dyslipidemia?
Statins + Cholesterol Meds
Early diagnosis of Dyslipidemia is critical in order to prevent-
Further progression
Dyslipidemia can increase the risk of what mental or social issues?
Bullying, Depression, Suicidal Ideation, etc.
When should cholesterol screenings begin?
Age 9
Should a kid with Dyslipidemia also get cardiac screenings?
Yes
How active should a kid be everyday?
They should be active or play for 1 hour a day
What should a teenage girl be promoted whenever they use Statins or Cholesterol Medication?
The use of Contraceptives + Communication with providers for breast feeding and pregnancy (Also in case they need to change meds after pregnancy)
What are some good diets for kids with Dyslipidemia?
Mediterranean Diet (Lots of fruits & vegetables + Lean Meats)
CHILD Diet
Tobacco is the number one risk factor for almost anything that’s-
Cardiovascular Related
Kids with Dyslipidemia should avoid foods like-
Red Meat + Baked Goods + Fried Foods + Butter + Full Fat Dairy
(Because they’ve got a lot of Cholesterol)
How often should a lipid panel be given for a kid with Dyslipidemia?
Every 3 months
Is a Ventricular Septal Defect going to be Acquired or Congenital?
Congenital
What is a Ventricular Septal Defect?
It’s when there is an opening in the Ventricular Septum, causing the oxygenated blood and deoxygenated blood to mix
What is the severity of Ventricular Septal Defect based on?
The size of the opening between the Ventricles
What are the different types of Ventricular Septal Deficit (VSD)?
Small VSD
Moderate VSD
Large VSD
What is a VSD the result of?
Genetic and Environmental Factors
What are the risk factors for Ventricular Septum Defect?
Any Other Genetic Anomalies, Premature Birth, Family History
Is VSD common or uncommon?
Common
What are the symptoms of a Large VSD?
Tachypnea, Failure to Thrive, Fatigue, Heart Murmur, Heart Failure
What is the primary diagnostic tool for a VSD?
An Echocardiogram
Aside from an Echocardiogram, what other tools can be used to diagnose a VSD?
A CT Scan, Chest X-Ray, MRI, Cardiac Catheterization
EKG (For further evaluation)
What are the treatments for a Small VSD?
Monitor the pt, a Small VSD will sometimes close on it’s own
What are the treatment options for a Moderate to Large VSD?
Pharmacologic Management + Potential Surgical Repair (For severe or persistent cases they use a patch to surgically close the hole)
What is an Atrial Septum Defect?
It’s the same thing as a Ventricular Septal Defect, but instead of a hole forming on the Ventricular Septum, it’s on the Atrial Septum
What is the cause of an Atrial Septal Defect?
Unknown, but it’s linked with whether or not the pregnant mother catches Rubella + If the child has Down Syndrome or Horner’s Syndrome
What are the Maternal risk factors of an ASD?
Lupus, Advanced Age, Rubella, Diabetes, Substance Abuse during Pregnancy
This is diagnosed in about 1.6 in 1,000 live births =
ASD
ASD makes up what percentage of Congenital Heart Defects?
15%
How are the Atrial Septum Defects classified?
Small + Large
What kind of symptoms does a Small ASD have in a baby?
Often Asymptomatic until Adulthood
What are the symptoms of a Large ASD in a baby?
Babies will have a Failure To Thrive + Edema + Arrhythmia + Pulmonary Hypertension + Recurrent Infections
Which Cardiac Landmark can be used to detect a Large ASD during Auscultation? What would it sound like?
You can hear a soft Systolic Murmur in the Pulmonic Area
What is primarily used to diagnose an ASD?
A Transthoracic Echocardiogram
Aside from a Transthoracic Echocardiogram, what else can be used to diagnose an ASD?
Chest X-Ray + MRI + CT Scan + EKG