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1
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What is Eisenmenger’s syndrome?

A

reversal of a shunt

2
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What type of S2 murmur is heard with all left-to-right shunts?

A

FIXED widely split S2

3
Q

What is a good anatomical landmark to find a patent ductus arteriosus?

A

recurrent laryngeal nerve (off the vagus)

4
Q

What will you hear with coarctation of the aorta?

A

usually a systolic murmur in the left infraclavicular area and under the left scapula.

5
Q

What significantly helped pts with TOF?

A

PDA

6
Q

What are “tet” spells?

A

episodes of bluish pale skin during crying or feeding (associated with TOF). Reversed by squatting due to increased peripheral resistance.

7
Q

What is a good diagnostic test for TOF and what will you see?

A

Chest X-ray and will see “boot-shaped” heart.