PEDS 4130 - TEST 2 STUDY GUIDE.

PEDS 4130 - TEST 2 STUDY GUIDE/PEDS 4130 - TEST 2 STUDY GUIDE. The Child with Alterations in Cardiovascular Function Ch. 48 Overview Circulatory System: System Focused Disorders - Blood enters the inferior and super vena cava to the right atrium tricuspid valve right ventricle (unoxygenated blood) pulmonary arteries lungs (oxygenated blood) pulmonary veins left atrium mitral valve left ventricle aortic valve aorta to the rest of the body. - Pediatric cardiac issues are very different from adult cardiac issues in that most adult issues are acquired (CHF, HTN) in children most of the issues are congenital (they are born with). If they acquire it it’s usually related to an infection (rheumatic fever). - Types o Acyanotic (ASD, VSD, PDA) – no cyanosis o Obstructive (Coarctation of the Aorta) o Cyanotic (Tetralogy of Fallot) – they are cyanotic