CARDIOLOGY
VENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECT
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Shortness of breath, Fast or heavy breathing, Sweating, Tiredness while feeding, or. Poor weight gain.
Detailed explanation-2: -Echocardiogram. This is the most commonly used test to diagnose a ventricular septal defect. Sound waves are used to create pictures of the heart in motion. An echocardiogram can show how well blood is moving through the heart and heart valves.
Detailed explanation-3: -VSDs defects can be diagnosed as early as 12 weeks gestation. This can be dis-covered before birth, but is sometimes not noted until after birth. There may be a murmur (abnormal heart sound) or other abnormality that indicates the problem.
Detailed explanation-4: -After the Baby is Born An atrial septal defect is present at birth, but many babies do not have any signs or symptoms. Signs and symptoms of a large or untreated atrial septal defect may include the following: Frequent respiratory or lung infections. Difficulty breathing.
Detailed explanation-5: -Shortness of breath. Fast breathing. Hard breathing. Paleness. Failure to gain weight. Fast heart rate. Sweating while feeding. Frequent respiratory infections. 10-Oct-2021