MSRA: Heart Problems Flashcards
1
Q
What are the features of a PDA?
A
Left subclavicular thrill
Continuous machinery murmur
2
Q
What is the management of a PDA?
A
Give Indomethacin to close
3
Q
When does Transposition of the Great Arteries present?
A
Shortly after birth
(become cyanotic as the PDA starts to close)
4
Q
When does Tetralogy of Fallot present?
A
Typically 1-2 months of life with Tet spell
5
Q
What are the structural features of Tetralogy of Fallot?
A
Pulmonary stenosis
Right ventricular hypertrophy
VSD
Over-riding aorta
6
Q
What medication is given to maintain a patent ductus arteriosus e.g in a ductal dependant defect?
A
Prostaglandins
7
Q
What are the features of an innocent murmur?
A
Soft, systolic
Short, normal sounds (S1,S2)
Symptomless
Sitting/standing (varies with posture)
