Blonder - VSD and Tetralogy of Fallot

Question 1

What is the general incidence of VSDs?

Answer 1

Most common congential heart disease at birth

Only 10% of adult congenital heart disease due to spontaneous closure

Question 2

What conditions can produce holosystolic murmurs?

Answer 2

AV valve defects (mitral and/or tricuspid)

VSD

Question 3

What are the features of tetralogy of Fallot?

Answer 3

1. Pulmonary stenosis (right ventricular outflow tract obstruction)
2. VSD
3. Aorta overrides the interventricular septum
4. RVH