Acyanotic defect (Atrial Septal Defect) ASD Flashcards
1
Q
which is stronger? left atrium or left ventricle?
A
left ventricle is the strongest part of the heart
2
Q
theres’ an opening between the right and left___through the septum.
A
atria
3
Q
when the left atrium squeezes blood down to the left ventricle, some blood also___
A
go to the right atrium
4
Q
what can happen to the right atrium?
A
increase workload and go into failure
5
Q
how do we know someone has it?
A
- child may be assymtomatic
- may have signs of heart failure
- murmur
- atrial arrhythmia
6
Q
the most common treatment?
A
surgery before school age
