A new-born baby presents with the combination of a ventricular septal defect with an aorta that overrides the septal defect, stenosis of the pulmonic valve and increased thickness of the right ventricle. 3.1.1 Describe the probable diagnosis and give reasons. 3.1.2 Name and explain the skin discolouration associated with this condition. 3.1.3 Explain the terms, patent ductus arteriosus and persistent truncus arteriosus.
A new-born baby presents with the combination of a ventricular septal defect with an aorta that overrides the septal defect, stenosis of the pulmonic valve and increased thickness of the right ventricle.
3.1.1 Describe the probable diagnosis and give reasons.
3.1.2 Name and explain the skin discolouration associated with this condition.
3.1.3 Explain the terms, patent ductus arteriosus and persistent truncus arteriosus.
3.1.4 Which congenital heart defects with no shunts between the systemic and pulmonary circulations.
3.1.5 Explain how the ductus arteriosus closes soon after birth.
3.1.6 Discuss pericardial effusions and tamponade.
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3.1.4 Which congenital heart defects with no shunts between the systemic and pulmonary circulations.
3.1.5 Explain how the ductus arteriosus closes soon after birth.
3.1.6 Discuss pericardial effusions and tamponade.
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