Logo
Pattern

Discover published sets by community

Explore tens of thousands of sets crafted by our community.

Pediatric Cardiology Basics

20

Flashcards

0/20

Still learning
StarStarStarStar

Tricuspid Atresia

StarStarStarStar

Absence of the tricuspid valve, preventing blood flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle. Manifestations include cyanosis, dyspnea, and fatigue. Treated with a series of surgeries culminating in the Fontan procedure.

StarStarStarStar

Rheumatic Heart Disease

StarStarStarStar

A complication of rheumatic fever that causes valve damage. Manifestations include murmurs, heart failure, and joint pain. Treatments focus on preventing further damage with antibiotics and potential valve repair or replacement.

StarStarStarStar

Pulmonary Hypertension

StarStarStarStar

High blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs. It can be idiopathic or secondary to other heart defects. Manifestations include shortness of breath, dizziness, and chest pain. Managed with medications, oxygen therapy, and sometimes lung transplantation.

StarStarStarStar

Cardiomyopathies

StarStarStarStar

A group of diseases that affect the heart muscle. Can be dilated, hypertrophic, or restrictive. Manifestations include fatigue, shortness of breath, and irregular heartbeats. Treatment varies but can include medications, lifestyle changes, and heart transplantation.

StarStarStarStar

Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR)

StarStarStarStar

Pulmonary veins drain into the right atrium instead of the left atrium. Manifestations include cyanosis, respiratory distress, and failure to thrive. Requires surgical repair to connect the pulmonary veins to the left atrium.

StarStarStarStar

Coarctation of the Aorta

StarStarStarStar

A narrowing of the aorta that impedes blood flow. Manifestations include hypertension in the arms, weak or absent leg pulses, and heart murmur. Treated by catheter-based interventions or surgery to relieve the narrowing.

StarStarStarStar

Pulmonary Stenosis

StarStarStarStar

Narrowing at or near the pulmonary valve, obstructing blood flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery. Manifestations include a heart murmur, cyanosis, and right ventricular hypertrophy. Treatments include balloon valvuloplasty or surgical repair.

StarStarStarStar

Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

StarStarStarStar

The ductus arteriosus fails to close after birth, resulting in abnormal blood flow between the aorta and pulmonary artery. Manifestations include murmur, poor weight gain, and easy fatiguability. Treatment options include NSAIDs, catheter-based procedures, or surgery.

StarStarStarStar

Kawasaki Disease

StarStarStarStar

An acute vasculitis that can affect coronary arteries. Manifestations include fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes. Treatment includes intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and aspirin to reduce coronary artery complications.

StarStarStarStar

Endocarditis

StarStarStarStar

Infection of the heart valves or endocardium. Manifestations include fever, heart murmur, and petechiae. Treatment involves lengthy courses of antibiotics and sometimes surgery to repair or replace damaged valves.

StarStarStarStar

Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)

StarStarStarStar

A hole in the septum between the heart's two upper chambers. Manifestations include difficulty breathing, frequent respiratory infections, and heart murmurs. Potential treatments include monitoring, medication, and surgical closure of the defect.

StarStarStarStar

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)

StarStarStarStar

Underdevelopment of the left side of the heart, resulting in an inadequate systemic circulation. Manifestations include cyanosis, lethargy, and cold extremities. Managed with a staged surgical approach or heart transplantation.

StarStarStarStar

Long QT Syndrome

StarStarStarStar

A condition affecting the heart's electrical recharging system. Manifestations include arrhythmias, fainting, and in severe cases, sudden cardiac death. Treated with beta-blockers, lifestyle changes, and potentially an implantable defibrillator.

StarStarStarStar

Transposition of the Great Arteries

StarStarStarStar

The aorta and pulmonary artery are switched, leading to two separate circuits (systemic and pulmonary), which is incompatible with life without mixing of blood. Manifestations include cyanosis and heart failure. Requires surgical correction such as the arterial switch operation.

StarStarStarStar

Congenital Heart Block

StarStarStarStar

A defect in the heart's electrical system, resulting in a disrupted conduction between atria and ventricles. Manifestations include bradycardia, fatigue, and in severe cases, cardiac arrest. Treated with a pacemaker if symptomatic.

StarStarStarStar

Heart Murmurs

StarStarStarStar

Sounds during heartbeat cycle made by turbulent blood in or near the heart. They can be innocent or indicate heart defects. Murmurs are categorized by timing, duration, and intensity. Workup may include echocardiography and potential intervention based on the underlying cause.

StarStarStarStar

Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)

StarStarStarStar

An opening in the ventricular septum which lets blood pass from the left to the right ventricle. Manifestations include a loud heart murmur, poor feeding, and failure to thrive. Treatments range from non-surgical watchful waiting to surgical repair.

StarStarStarStar

Tetralogy of Fallot

StarStarStarStar

A congenital heart defect with four components: VSD, pulmonary stenosis, right ventricular hypertrophy, and an overriding aorta. Manifestations include cyanosis, clubbing of fingers, and squatting during episodes of cyanosis. Treatment is surgical repair.

StarStarStarStar

Fetal Circulation

StarStarStarStar

Circulation pattern in the fetus includes unique structures like the ductus arteriosus and foramen ovale, which normally close after birth. Allows the blood to bypass the lungs, which are not used until after birth. Changes occur at birth to shift to adult circulation.

StarStarStarStar

Eisenmenger Syndrome

StarStarStarStar

Occurs when left-to-right shunts (e.g., VSD, ASD, PDA) lead to pulmonary hypertension, causing the shunt to reverse to a right-to-left shunt. Manifestations include cyanosis, shortness of breath, and exercise intolerance. Managed with oxygen therapy and medications to reduce pulmonary pressures.

Know
0
Still learning
Click to flip
Know
0
Logo

© Hypatia.Tech. 2024 All rights reserved.