VSD

contributed by Dr Frank Gaillard on November 2, 2009

Systems: Vascular

Chest

Paediatrics

Cardiac

Sections: Classifications

Gamuts

Tag: paediatric cxr

From the case:

VSD - “Neonate with a VSD.”

Ventricular septal defect - “A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a defect in the interventricular septum allowing a haemodynamic communication between the right and left ventr...”
Tetralogy of Fallot - “Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is one of the most common cyanotic congenital heart conditions 1,5 and continues to be a major source of morbidity. Epide...”
Atrioventricular septal defect - “Atrioventricular septal defects (AVSDs) comprise of a relatively wide range of defects involving the atrial septum, ventricular septum and one...”
Acyanotic congenital heart disease - “There are numerous causes of acyanotic congenital heart disease and can be divided into those that have increased pulmonary vascularity and those t...”
Congenital cardiovascular anomalies - “Congenital cardiovascular anomalies are relatively common, with an incidence of up to 1% if small muscular VSDs are included. As a group there is a...”