| Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | connects DESC AORTA and LEFT PULM ART (shunt blood from lungs)
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | connects PORTAL V and IVC (shunt blood from liver)
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        | Term 
 
        | # of umbilical art vs veins? |  | Definition 
 
        | 2 umbilical arteries (to placenta) 1 umbo vein (from placenta)
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        | Term 
 
        | first sign of L->R shunt? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | basic manifestation of L to R vs R to L shunts? |  | Definition 
 
        | L-->R = CHF 
 R-->L  = cyanosis
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        | Term 
 
        | method to reduce R-->L shunt often performed by children? |  | Definition 
 
        | squat = inc SVR = inc flow to lungs |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | polycythemia stroke
 brain abscess
 endocarditis
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | 4Ts -Tetralogy (MC cyanotic lesion)
 -Transposition
 -Truncus arteriosus
 -Tricuspid atresia
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        | Term 
 
        | Treatment of R-->L shunts causing cyanosis? |  | Definition 
 
        | 1. PGE-1 to keep ductus art open OR.. 2. balloon atrial septostomy
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        | Term 
 
        | PGE-1: role in cyanotic heart disease? |  | Definition 
 
        | used to keep open Ductus Art |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | PPHys behind Eisenmenger's syndrome? |  | Definition 
 
        | Sign of inc pulm vascular resistance -->pulm HTN (Left-->Right, turns Right-->left)
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        | Term 
 
        | MC congenital heart defect? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | % of VSD that close spont? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | When do pts with VSD first present with sxs? |  | Definition 
 
        | if large VSD, present by 4-6 weeks. |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Large = at one year Medium = at 5 years
 Small = leave alone (80% close spont)
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        | Term 
 
        | MC indication for VSD repair |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | what is a contraindication to VSD repair? |  | Definition 
 
        | PVR > 8 Woods units *try to reverse with vasodilators..then repair*
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | ASD vs VSD % that close ? |  | Definition 
 
        | 90% ASD 80% VSD
 ..at 1 year age
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Ostium secundum -centrally located, patent foramen ovale
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Ostium primum -AV septal defects, or endocardial cushion defects
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | 1-2 years (earlier if Sx not controlled)
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | indomethacin (rarely works after neonatal period)
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        | Term 
 
        | Surg tx of persistent PDA? |  | Definition 
 
        | Surgical ligation via left thoracotomy |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | MC cyanotic congenital heart defect? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | VSD Pulm Stenosis
 Overriding aorta
 RVH
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Tet spells -cyanosis->child squats to inc SVR and inc pulm flow (decreases flow thru VSD)
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        | Term 
 
        | Morphologic abn found in tetralogy? |  | Definition 
 
        | Anterior displacement of the infundibular septum |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Surgical tx of tetralogy? |  | Definition 
 
        | -RV outflow tr obstruction divison -Patch enlargement outflow tr
 -VSD repair
 |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | timing of tetralogy operation? |  | Definition 
 
        | 3-6 months (earlier if worsening cyanosis) |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | left vs right dom coronary artery meaning? |  | Definition 
 
        | -Right dominant (MC) = posterior desc off RCA -Left dom (10%) = PDA off Circumflex
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | left ant descending and cirucmflex |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | location of most atherosclerotic lesions? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | patency rate of PCA/stent? |  | Definition 
 
        | 90% @ 1 year -saphenous v graft - 80% @ 5 y
 -IMA  =  90% @ 20 y
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | cadioplegia soln/timing of effect? |  | Definition 
 
        | K+ and cold soln -arrest heart in diastole
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Stenosis >70% -left main disease
 -left main equiv (LAD and prox circumflex)
 -3 vessel disease
 -2 vessel disease w/proximal LAD stenosis AND..
 LVEF < 50% OR extensive iscehmia
 -1 or 2 vessel disease w/large area on viable myocardium and high risk criteria
 -Unstable angina, life threatening arrhythmia, ongoing ischemia despite non surgical therapy
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        | Term 
 
        | High mortality risk factors for CABG? |  | Definition 
 
        | #1 = pre-op cardiogenic shock Emergency surgery
 age
 reop
 low EF
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        | Term 
 
        | MC time-frame for mechanical cx after MI? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | DDx mechanical Cx after MI? |  | Definition 
 
        | 1. Vent septal rupture: holosystolic at right sternal border 2. Pap m rupture: acute mitral regurg, holosystolic at axilla
 3. Free wall rupture : fatal
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        | Term 
 
        | PA cath findings with L==>R shunt? |  | Definition 
 
        | Step-up in O2 content betwen RA and pulm artery -ddx VSRupture vs pap muscle rupture after MI
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        | Term 
 
        | Tx options for mechanical cx after MI? |  | Definition 
 
        | IABP (inc survival @ VSR and MR 2/2 papillary rupture) |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Timing of LV aneurysm after MI? |  | Definition 
 
        | late after large, transmural, anterior MI -Sx CHF, arrhythmia, angina
 -Surg vs refractory Sx
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Early: normal CO and pressures maintained Late: LVH --> dec compliance-->pulm congestion-->LV fail
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        | Term 
 
        | Aortic stenosis -Cardinal Sx and implication for survival?
 |  | Definition 
 
        | Angina: 5 year mean survival Syncope: 3 year
 Dyspnea at rest: 2 year
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        | Term 
 
        | Valve area considered severe AS? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Indications for AS repair? |  | Definition 
 
        | 1. Sxs 2. Asympt + valve area < 0.6 cm2
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | -LV dilation->inc wall tension (laplace)-->LV failure |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Aortic insuff -indications for OR?
 |  | Definition 
 
        | Symptomatic (HF, angina not 2/2 CAD) -OR..Asympt w/either
 1. EF<50
 2. LV dilation (>70mm end diastolic measurement)
 3.Root dilation > 4.5
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Complications/risks of mitral stenosis? |  | Definition 
 
        | -pulm congestion,  a-fib -mural thrombi formation (50% go to cerebral circ)
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        | Term 
 
        | Tx options for mitral stenosis? |  | Definition 
 
        | Balloon commissurotomy -Surgery for severe MS/sxs
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Myxomatous degeneration (ie MVP) |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | LV dilation = inc wall tension -Dec compliance of LA=>pulm congestion
 --> +/-right sided HF +/-afib
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        | Term 
 
        | Mitral regurg -OR indications
 |  | Definition 
 
        | 1. Sxs (>/= NYHA class 2) 2. Asympt with either
 -EF< 60
 -LV dilation (end systolic > 45 mm)
 -Pulm HTN (PA systolic > 50)
 -Afib
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        | Term 
 
        | Pros/cons of tissue valves? |  | Definition 
 
        | Pro: no AC needed Con: rapid calcification in children/young pts (CONTRAINDICATED IN THESE PTS)
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        | Term 
 
        | contraindications for tissue valve? |  | Definition 
 
        | 1. children, younger pts. (rapid calcification 2. Chronic renal dialysis (relative CI)
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Fever -chills, CHF, stroke
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        | Term 
 
        | Dx criteria for endocarditis? |  | Definition 
 
        | Major +BCx, +ECHO
 Minor
 -new murmur
 -vascular sxs (emboss, janeway)
 -Worsening CHF
 -Fever (mc 1-2 hrs after peak bacterem)
 -Known RF
 -Immune sign: Osler node, Roth spots
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Osler = tender nodes @ pads of digits Roth spots = retinal hemorrhages
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Overall: Step Bovis -acute endo: staph (Also mc iatrogenic)
 -chronic endo: strep bovis
 MC w/IVDA: pseudomonas (50% @ TV)
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        | Term 
 
        | Endocarditis -MC locations
 |  | Definition 
 
        | -MC on left side (unless IVDA) -MC overall: aortic valve
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        | Term 
 
        | Initial abx vs Endocarditis? |  | Definition 
 
        | vanc and gent -add rifampin if prosthetic
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        | Term 
 
        | Endocarditis -prognostic indicator for surgery pts?
 |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Endocarditis -survival after surgery?
 |  | Definition 
 
        | Native valve-->85% Prosthetic valve --> 75%
 *worse due to re-op, inc abscesses, erosion, aneurysm, inc fungal, insidious
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        | Term 
 
        | Endocarditis -peri-procedural prophy?
 |  | Definition 
 
        | -Prosthetic valves, hx valve surg -Rheumatic heart dz
 -Congen heart dz
 -Hx endocarditis
 *first gen ceph 1 day prior*
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        | Term 
 
        | Acute HF treatment -initial hemodynamic goals
 |  | Definition 
 
        | MAP> 60 CI 2.2
 SVR < 800
 Wedge 15-20
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        | Term 
 
        | Acute HF treatment -initial tx
 |  | Definition 
 
        | LMNOP -lasix (wedge 15-20)
 -Morphine (venodilate, reudces after load)
 -nitrate (venodilate
 -O2
 -Position (sitting)
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        | Term 
 
        | Chronic HF treatment -meds that reduce mortality?
 |  | Definition 
 
        | BBlk (carvedilol) ACE-H
 Spironolactone
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | -1st deg = prolonged PR int (>0.2 msec) -2nd deg
 --type 1 = progressively inc PR int
 --type 2 = p wave randomly not f/b QRS
 -3rd deg: no assoc btwn P and QRS
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        | Term 
 
        | Most worrisome heart block types? |  | Definition 
 
        | 2nd deg type 2 (can degen to complete block) 3rd deg (complete block)
 **BOTH REQUIRE PERMANENT PACEMAKER**
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        | Term 
 
        | MC location for aortic intimal tear? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | MCC death w/ ascending aortic dissection? |  | Definition 
 
        | 2ndary to cardiac failure, MC from aortic insufficiency, tamponade, or rupture |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | RF for type A dissection? |  | Definition 
 
        | HTN,connective tissue dz, fam hx, bicuspid aortic valve, coarctation, aortitis (takayasu),
 3rd trimester preg,
 cardiac cath,
 cocaine, aneurysm,
 atheroslcerotic dz
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        | Term 
 
        | unique BP finding with aortic dissection? |  | Definition 
 
        | R>L arm BP *use right radial for a line*
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        | Term 
 
        | Dissection classifications |  | Definition 
 
        | 1.Stanford A vs B 2. Debakey class:
 -type 1 = asc and desc
 -type 2 = asc only
 -type 3 = desc only
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        | Term 
 
        | lifetime aneurysm risk after aortic dissection? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | MCC ascending aortic aneurysm? |  | Definition 
 
        | Cystic medial necrosis (ex marfans) |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | thoracic aortic aneurysm -indications for repair
 |  | Definition 
 
        | sxs rapid size inc (>0.5 cm/y)
 > 5.5 cm @ ascending/arch
 ***6.5 @ thoracoabd***
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        | Term 
 
        | MCC thoracic aortic aneurysm based on location? |  | Definition 
 
        | asc and arch = cystic medial necrosis desc = atherosclerosis
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        | Term 
 
        | Thoracoabd aneurysm repair -% risk of paraplegia
 -how to help prevent it?
 |  | Definition 
 
        | 10% w/open surgery 1% w/stent graft
 **re-implant intercostals below T8 to help prevent it**
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        | Term 
 
        | Indications for aortic aneurysm repair based on size/location? -difference for Marfans pts?
 |  | Definition 
 
        | 1. Asc/arch = 5.5 2. desc thoracic/thoracoabd = 6.5
 3. abd = 5.5
 **marfans get repair at 0.5-1 cm lower than than normal**
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        | Term 
 
        | Indications for stand-alone MAZE? |  | Definition 
 
        | 1. refractory Afib/can't tolerate meds 2. a fib for 6 months w/enlarged atrium
 3. High risk embolic event (hypercoag state) or C.I to AC
 4. s/p stroke despite AC
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | pulm vein isolation **MAZE can be done OFF BYPASS**
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | LIMA to LAD patency rate? Saphenous v graft patency rate?
 |  | Definition 
 
        | 90% @ 20 years 80% @ 5 years
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        | Term 
 
        | Internal mammary artery -br of..
 -branches into..
 |  | Definition 
 
        | -br of Subclavian artery -br into musculophrenic and sup epigastric a
 *also has br to intercostals*
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        | Term 
 
        | physiology of vasovagal episode? |  | Definition 
 
        | -Inc parasymp tone = dec HR -dec symp tone = dec BP
 ==>syncope
 *carotid stents can distend carotid body-->body thinks BP is high-->inc parasymp/dec symp tone**
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Classic pres of post-op cardiac tamponade? |  | Definition 
 
        | 1. Sudden cessation of mediastinal drainage 2. inc filling pressures (PA, CVP), hypoTN
 3. +/- sudden dec UOP
 *usually clinical, but get ECHO, CXR if needed*
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | OR if still has pulse Open chest @ bedside if pulseless
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        | Term 
 
        | First sign of tamponade on ECHO? |  | Definition 
 
        | right atrial diastolic compression |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Dec ventricular filling due to pericardial fluid |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | MC primary cardiac tumor -overall vs benign vs malig
 -MC pediatric primary heart tumor
 |  | Definition 
 
        | Myoxma = MC overall, MC benign MC malig = angiosarcoma
 MC peds = rhabdomyoma
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | IHSS = -pphys based on vol status?
 -tx
 |  | Definition 
 
        | idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis -vol up: overload, CHF
 -vol down: LV outflow tract collapse, CHF
 **usually have associated Mitral regurg**
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis -give sufficient volume
 -BBLK vs HR (allows LV filling and stretching of outflow tract)
 **avoid inotropes**
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | 30% -lowest in body
 -high O2 extraction by myocardium
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        | Term 
 
        | Pt coming of pump, now with dark aortic root vent blood but red perfusion cannula blood. -tx?
 |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | indication for re-op after cardiac surgery based on mediastinal output? |  | Definition 
 
        | 1. 500 cc over 1st hour 2. >250 cc/4hr
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | -obesity -use of bilateral internal mammary art
 -DM
 -inc blood transfusion
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        | Term 
 
        | Postpericardiotomy syndrome sxs
 EKG findings
 MC cause
 tx
 |  | Definition 
 
        | -pericard frinction rub, fever, chest pain, sob, left pleural effusion -diffuse ST ele (pericarditis)
 -MC after CABG
 -Tx NSAIDs, steroids
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        | Term 
 
        | Pt with severe carotid stenosis in need of CABG -general recommendation?
 |  | Definition 
 
        | 1. Asympt >80% or sxs > 70%? -CEA first.  CABG 4 wk later
 2. Unstable angina or severe left main dz?
 -combined CEA/CABG (CEA first)
 *combined procedure stroke risk is higher (6% vs 3% if staged)
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        | Term 
 
        | Coarctation -MC location
 -mc assoc condition
 -common exam finding
 -tx?
 |  | Definition 
 
        | -just distal to left SCA -a/w Turners syndrome
 -rib notching from IMA/intercostal collats
 -All need repair to prevent CHF
 ->rsxn and re-anastamosis
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        | Term 
 
        | Vascular rings -MC manifestation
 -pres
 -tx
 |  | Definition 
 
        | double aortic arch -p/w recurrent pulm infxns, dysphagia
 -divide smaller arch via left thora
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        | Term 
 
        | Transposition of great vessels -type of shunt/where it shunts through?
 -medical Tx options
 |  | Definition 
 
        | -R to L, MC via ASD -medical: goal = allow mixing
 - balloon atrial septostomy (atrial mixing).
 -PGE1 to keep PDA open
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        | Term 
 
        | Transposition -timing of operation
 |  | Definition 
 
        | No VSD-->1-2 weeks VSD--> 1-2 months
 |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Truncus arteriosus -shunt type
 -sxs
 |  | Definition 
 
        | R->L CHF
 *has VSD that allows mixing*
 |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Truncus arteriosus -shunt type
 |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Hypoplastic left heart -procedure to repair?
 |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Tricuspid atreisa -procedure to repair?
 |  | Definition 
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