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jeatrice

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which congenital cardiac abnormality results from the arrested development of the secundum septum?
 
  a. Ostium secundum VSD
  b. Ostium secundum ASD
  c. Ostium secundum TGA
  d. Ostium secundum TOF

Question 2

What is the term for an inspiratory fall in systolic blood pressure exceeding 10 mm Hg?
 
  a. Pulsus paradoxus
  b. Stage I hypotension
  c. Swanson's phenomenon
  d. Hoover's sign


nmyers

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
An ostium secundum atrial septal defect (ASD) results from the arrested development of the secundum septum.

Answer to Question 2

A
Pulsus paradoxus is defined as an inspiratory fall in systolic blood pressure greater than 10 mm Hg. It can occur with the large intrapleural pressure swings than may happen during a severe asthmatic episode and is associated with a life-threatening situation.


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