ToF – Tetralogy of Fallot Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
Most common cyanotic
congenital heart defect is
A
Tetralogy of Fallot
2
Q
PROV mnemonic
A
-Pulmonary stenosis
-Right ventricular hypertrophy
-Overriding aorta
-Ventricular septal defect
+ ASD= pentology= PROVA
3
Q
Tet Spells
A
- Hyper cyanotic attacks - can lead to seizures and LOC- Treated by O2 + knee chest
position
4
Q
Complications:
A
-Brain Abscess ,
-Cerebral Hemorrhage(more common)
5
Q
CXR
A
Boot Shaped Heart
6
Q
Most common
congenital heart defect
A
VSD
7
Q
knee to chest position
A
normalization breathing and blood oxygenation
8
Q
ptx with ToF developed fever/headache/vomiting
what is best next step ?
A
brain CT
-most likely developed increased intracranial pressure as result of brain abscess/cerebral hemorrhage
9
Q
associated syndrome
A
digeorge syndrome
