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Pediatric Cardiology Part 1

A Chapter in Core Concepts of Pediatrics, 2nd Edition

Cardiology Part 1
Cardiac Cycle
Embryology
Left-to-Right Shunts
Quiz 1
Obstructive Cardiac Lesions
Quiz 2
Cyanosis
Cyanotic Cardiac Lesions
Quiz 3
Cardiomyopathies, Myocarditis and Inflammatory Disorders
Heart Failure
Chest Pain
Kawasaki Disease
Infective Endocarditis
Rheumatic Fever (ARF)
Quiz 4
References and Resources

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Cardiology Part 1
Cardiac Cycle
Embryology
Left-to-Right Shunts
Quiz 1
Obstructive Cardiac Lesions
Quiz 2
Cyanosis
Cyanotic Cardiac Lesions
Quiz 3
Cardiomyopathies, Myocarditis and Inflammatory Disorders
Heart Failure
Chest Pain
Kawasaki Disease
Infective Endocarditis
Rheumatic Fever (ARF)
Quiz 4
References and Resources

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Value: 1

Which of the following is a must for the diagnosis for Kawasaki disease?

a.

Cervical lymphadenopathy > 1.5 cm

b.

Maculopapular rash

c.

Fever > 5 days

d.

Non-exudative conjunctivitis

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Please complete the following questions

Value: 1

A patient presents with a murmur described as a grade 2/6 systolic ejection murmur (Whistling in quality) best heard over the left upper sternal border. The murmur is louder when the patient is supine and softer when he sits up. The type of murmur which is most likely is:

a.

Murmur of HOCM

b.

Still's murmur

c.

Murmur of pulmonary stenosis

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Value: 1

A 2 day old newborn infant presents with a grade 2/6 systolic murmur heard all over the precordium with radiation to both axillae. The infant has a peculiar triangular facies and has a conjugated bilirubin level of 3.6 mg/dl. These features make you worried about a particular syndrome. Another commonly associated feature of this syndrome is:

a.

Nephrotic syndrome

b.

Butterfly shaped vertebrae

c.

Café au-lait spots

d.

Posterior fossa tumors

e.

None of the above

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Value: 1

A grade 2/6 systolic murmur which is louder in the supine position in an asymptomatic child is likely to be an innocent murmur?

True

False

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Pediatric Cardiology Part 1

A Chapter in Core Concepts of Pediatrics, 2nd Edition

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Contents

Cardiology Part 1
Cardiac Cycle
Embryology
Left-to-Right Shunts
Quiz 1
Obstructive Cardiac Lesions
Quiz 2
Cyanosis
Cyanotic Cardiac Lesions
Quiz 3
- Quiz 3
Cardiomyopathies, Myocarditis and Inflammatory Disorders
Heart Failure
Chest Pain
Kawasaki Disease
Infective Endocarditis
Rheumatic Fever (ARF)
Quiz 4
References and Resources

CHAPTER INFO

Chapter Table of Contents (TOC)

Cardiology Part 2 of 2 - EKG

BOOK INFO

Index of Core Concept Chapters

A bout Core Concepts

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Date last modified: August 24, 2022.

Ashraf Aly MD and Soham Dasgupta MBBS
Dept. of Pediatrics
University of Texas Medical Branch.

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Quiz 3

Test your skill by answering the following questions on Cyanotic Cardiac Lesions

Value: 1

The most common cyanotic congenital heart disease is

a.

Transposition of the great arteries

b.

Tetralogy of Fallot

c.

Tricuspid atresia

d.

Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection

e.

None of the above

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Date last modified: August 24, 2022.

Ashraf Aly MD and Soham Dasgupta MBBS
Dept. of Pediatrics
University of Texas Medical Branch.