NURS 2502 Exam 4 Congenital Heart Defects
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Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
A range of structural heart defects present from birth.
Acyanotic
A classification of CHD where no unoxygenated blood goes to the periphery, often referred
to as 'Pink'.
Cyanotic
A classification of CHD where unoxygenated blood is shunted to the periphery, often referred
to as 'Blue'.
Increased pulmonary blood flow
A hemodynamic characteristic of CHD where there is too much blood flow to the lungs,
leading to pulmonary edema.
Decreased pulmonary blood flow
A hemodynamic characteristic of CHD where there is too little blood flow to the lungs,
leading to cyanosis.
Obstruction of blood flow out of the heart
A condition in CHD where blood cannot reach the lungs or body due to a blockage.
Mixed blood flow
A hemodynamic characteristic of CHD that is the most common, involving a mix of
oxygenated and unoxygenated blood.
, Patent Ductus Arteriosus
A condition where the ductus arteriosus does not close, common in preemies, characterized
by a machinery-like murmur.
Indomethacin
A drug used in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
Atrial Septal Defect
A hole between the two atria of the heart, usually asymptomatic but can lead to atrial
dysrhythmia or stroke if untreated.
Ventricular Septal Defect
A hole between the two ventricles of the heart, with symptoms related to its size and location.
Atrioventricular Canal
A defect involving ASD, VSD, and affected mitral & tricuspid valves, often associated with
Down syndrome.
Coarctation of Aorta
A condition where a narrowed aorta leads to decreased systemic blood flow, often presenting
with bounding upper extremity pulses and weak lower extremity pulses.
Clinical Manifestations of Coarctation of Aorta
May include asymptomatic conditions, rapid deterioration of hemodynamic status, CHF, and
greatly enlarged heart.
Therapeutic Management of Coarctation of Aorta
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Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
A range of structural heart defects present from birth.
Acyanotic
A classification of CHD where no unoxygenated blood goes to the periphery, often referred
to as 'Pink'.
Cyanotic
A classification of CHD where unoxygenated blood is shunted to the periphery, often referred
to as 'Blue'.
Increased pulmonary blood flow
A hemodynamic characteristic of CHD where there is too much blood flow to the lungs,
leading to pulmonary edema.
Decreased pulmonary blood flow
A hemodynamic characteristic of CHD where there is too little blood flow to the lungs,
leading to cyanosis.
Obstruction of blood flow out of the heart
A condition in CHD where blood cannot reach the lungs or body due to a blockage.
Mixed blood flow
A hemodynamic characteristic of CHD that is the most common, involving a mix of
oxygenated and unoxygenated blood.
, Patent Ductus Arteriosus
A condition where the ductus arteriosus does not close, common in preemies, characterized
by a machinery-like murmur.
Indomethacin
A drug used in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
Atrial Septal Defect
A hole between the two atria of the heart, usually asymptomatic but can lead to atrial
dysrhythmia or stroke if untreated.
Ventricular Septal Defect
A hole between the two ventricles of the heart, with symptoms related to its size and location.
Atrioventricular Canal
A defect involving ASD, VSD, and affected mitral & tricuspid valves, often associated with
Down syndrome.
Coarctation of Aorta
A condition where a narrowed aorta leads to decreased systemic blood flow, often presenting
with bounding upper extremity pulses and weak lower extremity pulses.
Clinical Manifestations of Coarctation of Aorta
May include asymptomatic conditions, rapid deterioration of hemodynamic status, CHF, and
greatly enlarged heart.
Therapeutic Management of Coarctation of Aorta
