Structural Heart Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Label this image of the heart
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2
Q
What is structural heart disease?
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Structural heart disease refers to a number of defects which affect the valves and chambers of the heart and aorta
3
Q
Give some examples of congenital and acquired heart defects
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Congenital:
- Atrial septal defect
- Ventricular septal defect
- Coarctation of aorta
- Patent foramen ovale
- Patent ductus arteriosus
- Tetralogy of Fallot
Acquired:
- Valvular dysfunctions (atrial stenosis/regurgitation)
- Muscular (cardiomyopathies)
