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Is Heart Disease Congenital or Acquired?

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Both

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What does it mean if a disease is Congenital?

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You can be born with it

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When does screening for Cardiovascular Alterations start?

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During Pregnancy

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What can be used to screen for Cardiovascular alterations in a baby?

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Ultrasounds + Fetal Echocardiograms + Physical Examinations

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5
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Can Cardiac Alterations be diagnosed without standard screenings?

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Yes

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6
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What can Congenital Heart Disease impact for kids?

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Milestone Achievement + Psychosocial Development

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7
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What holds a kid with heart disease back in terms of psychosocial development?

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They can’t play sports

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Being held back in terms of psychosocial development can result in an increased need for-

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Specialized Services (Learning Assistance + Physical Therapy + Occupational Therapy)

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9
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What is an Acquired Disorder?

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A disorder that is developed over the course of time

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10
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What are some acquired heart disorders in kids?

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Hypertension + Dyslipidemia

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What is Dyslipidemia?

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High Cholesterol

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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?

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Not by getting rid of all of the unhealthy stuff completely, but by limiting it.
Encourage Fiber Intake.
Work with the kid.

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An imbalance of the HDL and LDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides, etc. =

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Dyslipidemia

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This occurs at the same that Atherosclerosis occurs =

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Dyslipidemia

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15
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What are the different types of Dyslipidemia?

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Primary Dyslipidemia + Secondary Dyslipidemia

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What is the difference between Primary Dyslipidemia and Secondary Dyslipidemia?

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Primary can’t be controlled, it’s genetic (Congenital).
Secondary can be controlled, it’s Acquired.

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17
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Are food diaries be beneficial for kids with Primary Dyslipidemia?

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Yes

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18
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What % of people aged 16 to 19 have Dyslipidemia?

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20%

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19
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What are the signs of Dyslipidemia in kids? How’s it diagnosed?

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Often Asymptomatic, diagnosed via Lab Values

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20
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What lab value can diagnose Dyslipidemia?

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A Lipid Panel

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What lab values make up a Lipid Panel?

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Total Cholesterol Level / HDL Level / LDL Level / Triglyceride Level

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22
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When do kids need to begin getting a universal screening?

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9 Years Old

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23
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What are some pharmacological treatments for Dyslipidemia?

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Statins + Cholesterol Meds

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24
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Early diagnosis of Dyslipidemia is critical in order to prevent-

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Further progression

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25
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Dyslipidemia can increase the risk of what mental or social issues?

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Bullying, Depression, Suicidal Ideation, etc.

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26
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When should cholesterol screenings begin?

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Age 9

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27
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Should a kid with Dyslipidemia also get cardiac screenings?

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Yes

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28
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How active should a kid be everyday?

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They should be active or play for 1 hour a day

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29
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What should a teenage girl be promoted whenever they use Statins or Cholesterol Medication?

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The use of Contraceptives + Communication with providers for breast feeding and pregnancy (Also in case they need to change meds after pregnancy)

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30
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What are some good diets for kids with Dyslipidemia?

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Mediterranean Diet (Lots of fruits & vegetables + Lean Meats)

CHILD Diet

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31
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Tobacco is the number one risk factor for almost anything that’s-

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Cardiovascular Related

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32
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Kids with Dyslipidemia should avoid foods like-

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Red Meat + Baked Goods + Fried Foods + Butter + Full Fat Dairy
(Because they’ve got a lot of Cholesterol)

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33
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How often should a lipid panel be given for a kid with Dyslipidemia?

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Every 3 months

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34
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Is a Ventricular Septal Defect going to be Acquired or Congenital?

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Congenital

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35
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What is a Ventricular Septal Defect?

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It’s when there is an opening in the Ventricular Septum, causing the oxygenated blood and deoxygenated blood to mix

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What is the severity of Ventricular Septal Defect based on?

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The size of the opening between the Ventricles

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What are the different types of Ventricular Septal Deficit (VSD)?

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Small VSD
Moderate VSD
Large VSD

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38
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What is a VSD the result of?

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Genetic and Environmental Factors

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What are the risk factors for Ventricular Septum Defect?

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Any Other Genetic Anomalies, Premature Birth, Family History

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40
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Is VSD common or uncommon?

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Common

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41
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What are the symptoms of a Large VSD?

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Tachypnea, Failure to Thrive, Fatigue, Heart Murmur, Heart Failure

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42
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What is the primary diagnostic tool for a VSD?

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An Echocardiogram

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43
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Aside from an Echocardiogram, what other tools can be used to diagnose a VSD?

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A CT Scan, Chest X-Ray, MRI, Cardiac Catheterization

EKG (For further evaluation)

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44
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What are the treatments for a Small VSD?

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Monitor the pt, a Small VSD will sometimes close on it’s own

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What are the treatment options for a Moderate to Large VSD?

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Pharmacologic Management + Potential Surgical Repair (For severe or persistent cases they use a patch to surgically close the hole)

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What is an Atrial Septum Defect?

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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

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47
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What is the cause of an Atrial Septal Defect?

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Unknown, but it’s linked with whether or not the pregnant mother catches Rubella + If the child has Down Syndrome or Horner’s Syndrome

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What are the Maternal risk factors of an ASD?

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Lupus, Advanced Age, Rubella, Diabetes, Substance Abuse during Pregnancy

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49
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This is diagnosed in about 1.6 in 1,000 live births =

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ASD

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50
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ASD makes up what percentage of Congenital Heart Defects?

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15%

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51
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How are the Atrial Septum Defects classified?

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Small + Large

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52
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What kind of symptoms does a Small ASD have in a baby?

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Often Asymptomatic until Adulthood

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What are the symptoms of a Large ASD in a baby?

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Babies will have a Failure To Thrive + Edema + Arrhythmia + Pulmonary Hypertension + Recurrent Infections

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54
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Which Cardiac Landmark can be used to detect a Large ASD during Auscultation? What would it sound like?

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You can hear a soft Systolic Murmur in the Pulmonic Area

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55
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What is primarily used to diagnose an ASD?

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A Transthoracic Echocardiogram

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56
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Aside from a Transthoracic Echocardiogram, what else can be used to diagnose an ASD?

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Chest X-Ray + MRI + CT Scan + EKG

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57
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After a pt has been diagnosed with an ASD, what can be used to further assess the issue?

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A Cardiac Catheter

58
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How often should a kid with an ASD be having check-ups with a Pediatric Cardiologist?

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Throughout their entire childhood

59
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When is Surgical Closure recommended for pt’s with ASD?

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If there’s any Pulmonary Hypertension or Right-Sided Heart Enlargement

60
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When can the Spontaneous Closure of an ASD occur?

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On it’s own around 2 Years Old, still needs to be checked up on regularly though to ensure that’s the case

61
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What is a Tetralogy of Flow?

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A Congenital Heart condition that is made up of 4 Heart Defects

62
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What are the 4 Heart Defects that make up a Tetralogy of the Heart?

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Pulmonary Stenosis + VSD + Right Ventricular Hypertrophy + an Overriding Aorta

63
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What is Pulmonary Stenosis?

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Narrowed Pulmonary Arteries (Gives the lungs less blood flow)

64
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What does it mean to have an Overriding Aorta?

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It means that the Aorta is receiving blood from both Ventricles

65
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Is there any concrete causes with how a Tetrallogy of the Heart occurs?

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No

66
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There are associations between a Tetralogy of the Heart and what other diseases?

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Chromosomal Abnormalities + Maternal Health Conditions

67
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Risk factors of a Tetralogy of the Heart =

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While Pregnant:
Viral Illnesses + Advanced Age + Substance Abuse + Poor Nutrition + Environmental Exposures (Pollution, Pesticides, Toxic Metals, Solvents)

68
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Is a Tetralogy of the Heart a very common Cyanotic Heart Defect?

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Yes

69
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If a baby has a Tetralogy of the Heart, their skin can be-

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Blue

70
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There’s approximately how many births annually that have a Tetralogy of Flow?

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1,660

71
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What are the symptoms of a Tetralogy of the Heart?

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Vary from Asymptomatic to Severe Cyanosis and Heart Murmur

72
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When can a Tetralogy of the Heart be diagnosed?

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It can have a Pre-Natal (Before Birth) diagnosis

73
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What can be used to diagnose a Tetralogy of the Heart before the baby is born?

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Ultrasound + Fetal Echocardiogram

74
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What can be used to diagnose a Tetralogy of the Heart after the baby is born?

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Chest X-Ray + ECG + Echocardiogram

75
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What’re some treatments that can be used for a baby with a Tetralogy of the Heart?

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They can be put in a Knee-To-Chest Position in a calm and quiet environment

Supplemental Oxygen + Pharmacological Interventions (If Needed)

76
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When will a surgical repair typically be given to babies with a Tetralogy if the Heart?

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Between 2-6 months old (Depends on Severity)

77
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At what age are you staring to become at risk for depression, anxiety, and mental health disorders if you have a Congenital Heart Defect?

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6 Years Old

78
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There is little risk of Neurodevelopmental or Neurocognitive Delays is kids with a Congenital Heart Defect.
True or false?

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False (Social + Educational Supports will be needed)

79
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Congenital Heart Defects can be financially draining on the parents, why?

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Because it’s likely going to be a life-long problem the kid will have to deal with

80
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What does a Childlife Specialist do in a hospital setting?

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They will provide a child with things that they can do while in the hospital to let them feel more normal (Whether it be special experiences, etc.)

81
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Really important things to teach a family with a kid who has a Congenital Heart Defect would include:

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How to do Daily Weights, Dietary Guidelines, Fluid Intake Monitoring, Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Preventions

82
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How can a Tetralogy of the Heart impact a pregnancy?

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Depends on if it’s a Repaired Tetralogy of the Flow or Unrepaired Tetralogy of Flow

83
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Increased effort during breast feeding can be an indicator of a-

A

Congenital Heart Defect

84
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What can a Reduced Cardiac Output cause?

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Reduced Baroreceptor Stimulation + Reduced Renal Perfusion

85
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What does a Reduced Baroreception Stimulation cause?

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Activation of the Sympathetic Nervous System

86
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What does an Activated Sympathetic Nervous System do to your cardiovascular system?

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Vasoconstriction + Increased Cardiac Contractility + Increased HR

87
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What does Vasoconstriction, Increased Cardiac Contractility, and an Increased HR all lead to?

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Myocardial Toxicity

88
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What does Myocardial Toxicity lead to?

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Myocardial Dysfunction

89
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What does a Reduced Renal Perfusion result in?

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Activation of the Renal Angiotensin Aldosterone System (RAAS System)

90
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What does Activation of the RAAS System lead to?

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Vasoconstriction + Sodium & Water Retention

91
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What does Vasoconstriction + Sodium & Water Retention lead to?

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Myocardial Apoptosis / Fibrosis

92
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What does Myocardial Toxicity and Myocardial Apoptosis/Fibrosis lead to?

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Myocardial Dysfunction

93
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What does Myocardial Dysfunction cause?

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Reduced Cardiac Output

94
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Can heart failure be a secondary condition due to other cardiac conditions such as Cardiomyopathy?

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Yes

95
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What is it called when a mother is exposed to something that puts the baby at risk of getting a Congenital Heart Defect?

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Tetragenic Exposure

96
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What are the symptoms of Heart Faliure dependent on?

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Age and Underlying Diagnosis

97
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What are the signs and symptoms of Heart Failure in Infants?

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Tachypnea + Diaphoresis During Feeding + Irritability + Poor Weight Gain

98
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What are the signs and symptoms of Heart Failure in kids under 5?

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Abdominal Pain + Decreased Appetite + Fatigue + Cough + Poor Weight Gain

99
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What are the signs and symptoms of Heart Failure in kids over 5? (Adolescence)

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Poor Appetite + Angina + Palpitations + Exercise Intolerance + Edema + Breathing Difficulties + Abdominal Pain + Syncope + Sinus Tachycardia

100
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An Adolescent with Heart Failure has Sinus Tachycardia on their EKG, why are they experiencing this?

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It’s Compensatory

101
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What lab testing should you do for a pt with Heart Failure?

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A BNP (The Main Heart Failure Marker) + Troponin (Cardiac marker that go’s up during a MI).

CBC (Complete Blood Count) + Iron + Electrolytes

LFT (Liver Function Test)

Creatinine & BUN (Kidney Functioning)

102
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Aside from Lab Testing, what other things can be done to detect Heart Failure?

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Chest X-Ray + EKG + Echocardiogram

103
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What is the treatment of Heart Failure tailored to?

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The severity of the cause and severity of the heart failure

104
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Why would a pt with Heart Failure want to take Diuretics?

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For the Edema

105
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What meds would be for Chronic Heart Failure?

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Digoxin + ACE Inhibitors + Beta Blockers + Surgical Interventions (Heart Transplant, Pacemaker)

106
Q

Delayed Motor Skills are possible result of Heart Failure.
True or False?

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True

107
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How often should a pt with Heart Failure exercise?

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For 60 minutes as tolerated a day

108
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What is Dependant Edema? Is it a sign of Heart Failure?

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Yes, it’s like if you let your arms hang down and your hands swell

109
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What is Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome?

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It’s whenever the left side of the heart is underdeveloped

110
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What are the indications of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome?

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Mild Cyanosis + Heart Failure + Lethargy + Cold Hands & Feet

111
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When is Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome completed?

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It’s done in 3 Stages soon after Birth

112
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What are the 3 different procedures/stages that make up the surgery done for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome?

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Norwood Procedure
Glenn Procedure
Fontan Procedure

113
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What are the different Classifications of Cardiomyopathy?

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Dilated
Hypertrophic
Restrictive

114
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Most common classification of Cardiomyopathy =

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Dilated

115
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What is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy like?

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Autosomal genetic increase in heart muscle mass that leads to Abnormal Diastolic Functioning

116
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What is Restrictive Cardiomyopathy like?

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Rare; Prevents filling of the ventricles and causes a decrease in Diastolic Volume

117
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Risk factors of Cardiomyopathy?

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Genetic + Infection + Electrolyte Deficiencies + Metabolic Conditions + Collagen Diseases + Drug Toxicity + Dysrhythmias

118
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Symptoms of Cardiomyopathy =

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Tachycardia + Dysthymia + Dyspnea + Hepatosplenomegaly + Fatigue / Poor Growth + Angina + Syncope + Poor Feeding in Infants

119
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What is Dysthemia?

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Mild, Long-Lasting Depression

120
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What is a Hepatosplonomegaly?

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Enlarged Spleen and Liver

121
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What are some complications that can possibly occur with Cardiomyopathy?

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Infection + Blood Clot

122
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Is a Cradiac Cath invasive?

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Yes

123
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How can you enter a Cardiac Cath into the body?

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The Groin or Wrist
(The wrist is preferable)

124
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What can you call the dye that is inserted into the heart via a Cardiac Cath?

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A Contrast Medium

125
Q

A Diaper Rash can necessitate cancelling a procedure because of Infection Risk if-

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Femoral Access or Groin Access is Required

126
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A pt is about to have a Cardiac Cath inserted, what allergies should they be checked for?

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Iodine and Shellfish

127
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Why can a pt not have a Cardiac Cath if they are allergic to Shellfish?

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Because Media Contrast is a Shellfish-Based Product

128
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Should you ever lie to a kid pt about their Developmental Level?

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Nah

129
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Before a Cardiac Cath is inserted, how long should the pt be NPO before the operation?

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4-6 Hours

130
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Before a baby has a cardiac catheterization, can they at least have food via a at-home feeding tube?

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No

131
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Why is it important to document the Dorsalis Pedis and Pedal Pulse before a Cardiac Cath?

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So that if an occlusion or blood clot occurs after the cardiac catheterization is over, it can be spotted quickly

132
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Aside from pulse monitoring, what things need to be monitored post-operatively after a Cardiac Cath?

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Provide Continuous Cardiac Monitoring & O2 Sat Monitoring

133
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What things need to be assessed post-operatively after a Cardiac Cath?

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Bradycardia, Hypotension, Dysrhythmias, Hypoxia

134
Q

Should you have to count a pt’s HR for 30 seconds or one full minute post-operatively?

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1 full minute

135
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After a kid has a cardiac catheterization, how long should they maintain their affected extremity in a straight position for? Why?

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4-8 Hrs, to prevent bleeding

136
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A kid has a Heart Catheterization, how should you start off their intake?

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Have them consume clear foods and drinks first and move up from there, babies should drink water before drinking milk again

137
Q

Can bathing a baby drop their 02 sat?

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Yes

138
Q

Crying should be kept to a minimum in Cyanotic Children. Why?

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To avoid making it worse

139
Q

What position can you put a cardiac pt in to decrease workflow to the heart?

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Put them in a seat or hold them in a 45 degree angle

Keep them in a Semi-Fowler’s or Fowler’s position while awake

140
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If an infant is unable to feed, what is it called whenever you give their food to them directly into their stomach by using a syringe on their stomach tube?

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Gavage Feeding

141
Q

Is it possible to need a higher density formula of milk for pediatric babies?

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Yes

142
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For a Pediatric Client, how often should their O2 Sat be monitored?

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Every 2 Hours

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