Development of the Cardiovascular system Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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What does cyanotic mean?
A
insufficient oxygen provided to peripheral vasculature
2
Q
What does acyanotic mean?
A
sufficient oxygen but other issues
3
Q
examples of acyanotic abnormalities
A
Aortic stenosis - obstruction of the left ventricular outflow
Pulmonary stenosis - narrowing of the pulmonary outflow
Ventricular septal defects
Atrial septal defects
4
Q
examples of cyanotic abnormalities
A
Large ventricular septal defects
Transposition of the outflow vessels
5
Q
Congenital malformations
A
Present from birth - not necessarily genetic
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