Ventricular Septal Defect Flashcards
1
Q
What happens?
A
Left ventricular pressure is higher than right and so pulmonary flow increases which can lead to pulmonary hypertension and cyanosis in large shunts
2
Q
What are the symptoms of small VSDs?
A
Often asymptomatic
Pan-systolic murmur
3
Q
What are the symptoms of large VSDS?
A
Heart failure symptoms in childhood
4
Q
When is surgery indicated and what are the options?
A
Indicated by chamber enlargement
Usually a patch repair or device closure
