Congenital Heart Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What are the most common cases of adult cyanotic congenital heart disease?
A
Typically L-R shunts such as ASD, PDA, coarctation of the aorta
Tetrallogy of Fallot
2
Q
What are the most common complications of adult cyanotic congenital heart disease?
A
Infective endocarditis
Eisenmenger’s syndrome
Death during pregnancy
Arrhythmias
3
Q
What is Eisenmenger syndrome?
A
Persistently raised pulmonary flow 2o to congenital heart disease
Leads to increased vascular resistance and pulmonary HTN
4
Q
What heart disease is Eisenmenger most associated with?
A
Large VSD/PDA
5
Q
What are the common sx of Eisenmenger syndrome?
A
>20 Dyspnoea Fatigue Chest pain Syncope
6
Q
What are the common signs of Eisenmenger syndrome?
A
R. ventricular heave
Clubbing
Cyanosis
7
Q
What is the treatment for Eisenmenger syndrome?
A
Heart AND Lung transplant
