Physical examination Flashcards
1
Q
What are the common causes of clubbing in cardiac patients?
A
Infective endocarditis
Congenital cyanotic heart disease - tetralogy of fallot
Atrial myxoma
Any disease that causes chronic hypoxia
2
Q
What characterises the tetralogy of fallot?
A
Ventricular septal defect
Pulmonary stenosis
Over-riding aorta
Right ventricular hypertrophy
3
Q
What are causes of congenital cyanotic heart diseases?
A
Tetralogy of fallot Tricuspid valve problems Hypoplastic left heart Pulmonary stenosis Transposition of the great arteries (TGA)