test 6 anomalous pulmonary venous return

Question 1

anomalous pulmonary venous return

Answer 1

• Anomalous congenital connections of the pulmonary venous system represent a spectrum of conditions in which the pulmonary veins are partially or entirely connected to the right atrium
• Directly or via the systemic venous return.
• Due to abnormal development during the first 8 weeks of pregnancy, the pulmonary veins are improperly connected.

Question 2

2 Basic Classifications of anomalous pulmonary venous return

Answer 2

 Total Anomalous (TAPVC / TAPVR)
         Serious physiologic abnormalities
 Partial Anomalous (PAPVC / PAPVR)
         Mild physiologic abnormality
         Can be asymptomatic