DPTD 872 - lifespan

possible causes for congenital heart defects

• family history

• premature birth

• chemical/radiation exposure

• rubella

• material substance abuse

atrial septal defect definition

a hole (foramen ovale) that persists in the wall that separates the R & L atrial. the hole is typically present during fetal development but closes up at birth.

contraction of the aorta definition

narrowing of the aorta near the ductus arteriosus

patent ductus arteriosus definition

the ductus arteriosus does not close after birth

• normal function is shunting blood from the pulmonary artery into the aorta in utero

ventricular septal defect definition

a hole in the wall that separates the L & R ventricles → increased blood flow to the lungs & can lead to heart failure

tetralogy of fallout definition

combination of…

• ventricular septal defect

• pulmonary valve stenosis

• R ventricle hypertrophy

• aorta directly above the VSD

cystic fibrosis

• affects the lungs, pancreas, & possibly exocrine glands

• results in thick & sticky mucous that can clog airways & trap bacteria, leading to recurrent infections

age related CVP dx

1. angina

2. arrhythmias

3. atherosclerosis

4. congestive heart failure

5. hypertension

6. high cholesterol

7. ischemic/coronary artery disease heart valve disease