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Peds - Cardiology
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04/19/2011

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Term
right atrium is to the right of the left atrium
Definition
solitus
Term
anatomic right atrium to the left of the anatomic left atrium
Definition
inversus
Term
heart is on the right side of the chest
Definition
dextrocardia
Term
heart is on the left side of the chest
Definition
levocardia
Term
identification of the 2 atria is impossible
Definition
ambiguous
Term
what leads to hypoplastic left heart syndrome?
Definition
premature closure of the Foramen Ovale
Term
what defects are associated with Turner's Syndrome
Definition
ASD, VSD
Term
what defects are associated with Marfan syndrome
Definition
MCP, Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Root Dissection
Term
what defects are associated with CHARGE association?
Definition
ventricular, atrioventricular, ASD
Term
what defects are associated with Turner syndrome?
Definition
coarctation of the aorta, bicuspid aortic valve, Marfan's syndrome
Term
most important test in the eval of CHD
Definition
echocardiogram
Term
murmur is very soft, not immediately apparent
Definition
1
Term
murmur is soft but immediately audible
Definition
2
Term
murmur is loud without a palpable thrill
Definition
3
Term
murmur is audible with a palpable thrill
Definition
4
Term
murmur can be heard with stethoscope barely touching the skin, palpable thrill
Definition
5
Term
murmur can be heard with stethoscope not even touching the skin, palpable thrill
Definition
6
Term
occurs at 3-6yo, grade 2-3/6, systolic, twanging string, loudest at LLSB and apex, or MLSB
Definition
Still's Murmur (classic vibratory murmur)
Term
murmur is decreased with inspiration, sitting up, or standing up. 8-14yo. systolic, blowing in quality. Loudest at LUSB. medium pitch
Definition
Pulmonary Ejection Murmur
Term
occurence = birth - infancy, disappars by 3-6m. common in pre-term neonates. systolic. Loudest at LUSB or RUSB. transmits well to the left and right cehst, axillae, and back
Definition
pulmonary flow murmur
Term
murmur intensity changes with rotation of head and disappears with compression of the jugular vein. occurence = 3-6yo. continuous murmur. Loudest at L infra-clavicular area, especially when sitting/standing. disappers when lying supine
Definition
venous hum
Term
systolic ejection murmur, occasional thrill over carotid. occurence at any age. turbulence in carotid/subclavian artery. Sometimes heard at base of neck. Disappears with hyperextension of the shoulders.
Definition
carotid bruit
Term
soft SEM at ULSB, split S2, low-pitched, mid-diastolic rumbling murmur at LLSB.
Definition
ASD
Term
4th MCC of CHD
Definition
ASD
Term
machinery murmur
Definition
PDA
Term
tx of PDA
Definition
indomethacin
Term
loud, harsh, pansystolic murmur, loudest at LLSB, palpable thrill
Definition
VSD
Term
in severe cases, there is elevated RA pressure that causes the Foramen Ovale to open, thus resulting in a R-L shunt. Thus this "acyanotic" lesion can be associated with cyanosis
Definition
pulmonary stenosis
Term
SEM loudest on expiration at LUSB + ejection click, S2 split
Definition
pulmonary stenosis
Term
tx of pulmonary stenosis
Definition
mild = no tx
moderate-severe = balloon dilation via cardiac cath
Term
this is common in Noonan Syndrome
Definition
pulmonary stenosis
Term
2 theories of coarctation of the aorta
Definition
mechanical obstruction
humoral theory
Term
CXR = cardiomegaly, normal pulmonary vaculature, rib notching. SEM loudest at LUSB, heard left interscapular.
Definition
Coarctaction of the Aorta
Term
associated with left ventricular failur causing backup of blood into the left atrium, resulting in pulomary HTN. LVH can cause decreased coronary artery pressure --> MI. Systolic thrill loudest at RUSB, suprasternal notch, carotids
Definition
aortic stenosis
Term
classic triad of aortic stenosis
Definition
syncope, angina, exertional dyspnea
Term
MCC of aortic stenosis
Definition
rheumatic fever
Term
tx of aortic stenosis
Definition
exercise restrictions (avoid contact sports), surgery, balloon valvuloplasty in kids, valve replacement in adults.
Term
complication of an uncorrected congenital heart anomaly that produces a L-R shunt, causing increased pulmonary resistance, and eventual reversal of the shunt to R-L
Definition
Eisenmenger's Syndrome
Term
secondary complications of Eisenmenger's syndrome
Definition
cyanosis, clubbing, polycythemia
Term
tx of Eisenmenger Syndrome
Definition
supportive. If severe = heart/lung transplant. Endocarditis prophylaxis.
Term
tetrad of the Tetrology of Fallot
Definition
pulmonary stenosis, over-riding aorta, VSD, RVH
Term
CXR = normal heart size but boot shaped. systolic murmur, loudest at LLSB. Must have ASD, PDA, or VSD.
Definition
tricuspid atresia
Term
CXR = egg on a string.
SEM of variable intensity, loud single S2
Definition
transposition of the great arteries
Term
tx of TOGA
Definition
balloon atrial septostomy if inadequate shunting (emergency!)
Term
if uncorrect pt will develop CHF due to pulmonary overload
Definition
truncus arteriosus
Term
tx of truncus arteriosus
Definition
medical = digitalis, diuretics
surgical options are available.
Term
pansystolic murmur 4/6 + diastolic murmur loudest at LLSB/apex, systolic ejection click, single S2. VSD is often present.
Definition
neonatal cyanosis
Term
in TAPVC, where does the PV most commonly arise from?
Definition
superior vena cava
Term
CXR = cardiomegaly, snowman
SEM loudest at LLSB, + diastolic murmur, wide split S2
Definition
TAPVC
Term
entire systemic cardiac output passes through the ductus arteriosus, so that when the vessel constricts, systemic cardiac output is reduced. Eventually acidosis, hypotension, and death occur.
Definition
hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Term
diagnostic test for hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Definition
echo
Term
tx of hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Definition
prostaglandin, diuretics, surgery
Term
what is usually present with hypoplastic left heart syndrome?
Definition
discrete coarctation of the aorta
Term
when does myocarditis occur?
Definition
any age
Term
MC cardiomyopathy in kids?
least common?
Definition
MC = congestive
least = restrictive
Term
echo = enlarged ventricles with little or not wall thickening
Definition
congestive/dilated cardiomyopathy
Term
tx of dilated cardiomyopathy
Definition
management for CHF: digoxin, diuretics, rest, anticoagulation.
end result = myocardial damage
Term
CXR = globular shaped heart wtih LV enlargement
Definition
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Term
tx of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Definition
moderate restriction of activity, negative inotropes, BB, CCB, SBE prophylaxis, Defibrillator if at risk of sudden death, if symptomatic with subaortic obstruction = myectomy
Term
left ventricular heave, sharp upstroke of arterial pulse, murmur of MR, mid-systolic ejection murmur of LMSB that increases in the standing position
Definition
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Term
tx of restrictive cardiomyopathy
Definition
bed rest, diuretics, inotropes (dopamine, dobutamine), digoxin, gamma globulin, steroids, heart transplant
Term
immune reaction to untreated Group A Beta-hemolytic strep
Definition
rheumatic fever
Term
MAJOR Jones Criteria
Definition
polyarthritis, carditis, chorea, erythema marginatum, subcutaneous nodules
Term
MINOR Jones criteria
Definition
fever, arthralgia, previous rhematic fever, elevated acute phase reactants, increased ESR/CRP, leukocytosis, prolonged P-R interval on EKG
Term
prevention of rheumatic fever
Definition
proper tx of strep pharyngitis with abx.
Term
tx of rheumatic fever
Definition
bed rest
abx = PCN to eradicate B-hem strep
ASA for arthritic pain
Daily exam for development of carditis
Anti-inflammatory meds = corticosteroisd for severe carditis.
IVIg antibodies
symptomatic treatment
Term
precordial pain (exaggerated supine, relieved leaning forward), fever, other multi-organ involvement. Distant heart sounds, friction rub, decreased pulse pressure, JVD, paradoxical pulse
Definition
pericarditis
Term
CXR = water bottle or rapidly enlarged hard
Definition
pericarditis
Term
risks for infective endocarditis
Definition
bacteremia from gingival disease, IV drug use, or central venous catheter
Term
MC bacterial causes of infective endocarditis
Definition
strep viridins, enterococcus, staph aureus, staph epidermidis
Term
MC fungal causes of infective endocarditis
Definition
candida, aspergillus
Term
tx of infective endocarditis
Definition
repeated blood cultures, IV abx x 4wks.
occasionally require surgery.
Prophylactic abx 1 hr prior to procedure
Term
splinter hemorrhages, roth spots, osler painful) nodes, Janeway (Painless) lesions
Definition
infective endocarditis
Term
abx for infective endocarditis
Definition
amoxicillin 2g or 50mg/kg.
if PCN allergic = clindamycin 600mg or 20mg/kg. or Cephalexix/Cefadroxil, Azithromycin or Clarithromycin
Term
what BP readings need a work up?
Definition
over the 95th percentile
Term
elevation of both sytolic and diastolic BP with acute end organ damage
Definition
hypertensive emergency
Term
what is end organ damage?
Definition
cerebral infarction, pulmonary edema, renal failure
Term
siginificant BP elevation without end organ damage
Definition
hypertensive urgency
Term
tx of hypertensive urgency
Definition
lower MAP by 20% over 1hr and return to baseline over next 24-48 hrs. observe in ED for 4-6 hrs. close follow up is mandatory
Term
meds for HTN
Definition
enalaprilat IV = may cause hyperkalemia or hypoglycemia.
minoxidil PO contraindicated in pheochromocytoma
Term
tx for normal/boderline LDL
Definition
education/risk factor intervention: diet and exercise, borderline = reasses in 1 yr
Term
drug therapy in dyslipidemia
Definition
only considered for children >10yo after failure of adequate trial of diet therapy (6-12m). DOC = bile acid sequestrants.
Term
non-cardiac causes of CP
Definition
costochondrits, injury, truama, acid reflux, referred abd pain, stress, anxiety
Term
systolic murmurs
Definition
AS, PS, TR, MR, systolic click, ASD, VSD, ejection sounds
Term
diastolic murmurs
Definition
TS, MS, AR, PR, opening snap, S3, S4
Term
continuous murmurs
Definition
venous hum, PDA, rubs
Term
acyanotic shunts
Definition
L-R
PDA, VSD, ASD, coarc, PS, AS
Term
cyanotic shunts
Definition
R-L
TOF, TOGA, TAPVR, tricuspid atresia, truncus arteriosus, HLHS
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