Cardiology Flashcards
(20 cards)
What does TGA stand for?
Transposition of the Great Arteries
In TGA with intact atrial septum, what is a potential consequence if there is not enough mixing of blood?
Cyanosis due to inadequate oxygenated blood to the body
What does ASD stand for in the context of TGA?
Atrial Septal Defect
What can cause apnea in relation to cardiac conditions?
Certain cardiac anomalies
Which side of the heart helps pump blood to the body in cases of TGA?
Right side
What is a common prenatal intervention for TGA?
Septostomy
What does the term ‘hypoplastic’ refer to in this context?
Underdevelopment of structures, such as in hypoplastic left heart syndrome
What procedure connects the IVC to the PA in the Fontan procedure?
Fontan procedure
Fill in the blank: The _____ is hooked up to the PA in the Fontan procedure.
IVC
What is the result of overcirculation to the lungs?
Hypotension, pulmonary edema
What is the purpose of the Bidirectional Glenn procedure?
To connect the superior vena cava to the pulmonary arteries
What is the purpose of the Blalock-Taussig shunt?
To create an anastomosis between the aorta and pulmonary artery
True or False: The aorta drains the right ventricle.
False
What does the acronym PA stand for?
Pulmonary Artery
What condition is indicated by a stenotic or atretic aorta?
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
What does the term ‘series circuit’ refer to in the context of TGA?
The flow of blood through the heart and vessels in a sequential manner
Fill in the blank: The _____ valve is associated with the left atrium.
Mitral
What is the consequence of restrictive ASD in TGA?
Limited mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood
What is the primary function of the lungs in the context of TGA?
To provide oxygen to the blood
What does the term ‘hepatomegaly’ refer to?
Enlargement of the liver
