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Coarctation of Aorta (CoA) & Interrupted Aortic Arch (IAA)
 • Prevalence
 • Anatomy of CoA
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Coarctation of Aorta ... #Coarctation #Aorta ... #Arch #IAA #cardiology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #diagnosis #management
Tetralogy of Fallot 

1. Right ventricular outflow tract obstruction 

2. Right ventricular hypertrophy 

3. Ventricular septal
Tetralogy of Fallot ... Overriding aorta ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Cardiology #Signs ... #Symptoms #Diagnosis
Causes of Cyanosis in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Peripheral Only:
 • Poor Perfusion
 • Acrocyanosis
Hemoglobinopathy:
Causes of Cyanosis ... • Tetralogy of Fallot ... ArchAortic ... #Causes #Peds # ... Pediatrics
Tetralogy of Falot on Chest X-Ray
Tetralogy of Falot comprises four defects -
1. Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
2.
Tetralogy of Falot ... Overriding aorta ... boot shaped heart caused ... #peds #pediatrics ... #cardiology #ToF
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
is caused by a ... the wall of the aorta ... Examine for: • Pulse ... deficit/differential ... #Dissection #diagnosis
Age Distribution of Hypertension Etiologies
< 1 month
 - Renal arterial thrombosis
 - Congenital renal disease
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Coarctation of the aorta ... Coarctation of the aorta ... #differential # ... age #pediatrics ... #peds
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
When the diagnosis ... The femoral pulses ... coarctation of the aorta ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis