Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)

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Outline

Background 

0.1% of live births 

Diagnosis

Diagnostic criteria: 

History:

Examination:

Ix

Differentials

Management

If small require no intervention

If large and causing cyanosis will develop pulmonary HTN, Eisenmeigner Syndrome and death

References

1. Ventricular septal defect (VSD): What is it, types, causes & symptoms (2024) Cleveland Clinic. Available at: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17615-ventricular-septal-defects-vsd (Accessed: 27 September 2024).

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