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Ventricular Septal Defect
Use this learning module to explore the pre/post-operative considerations for Ventricular Septal Defects.
Objectives:
1. List the four types of VSDs.
2. Describe the incidence of VSD.
3. Describe associated anomalies.
4. Develop a medical management plan for symptomatic congestive heart failure associated with a VSD.
5. Describe EKG findings associated with a large VSD.
Please click on the links below for reference journal articles.
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VSD - Clinical and Hemodynamic changes in the first 5 years
Transcatheter closure of VSD with 2 different devices
Outcomes of infants and children undergoing surgical repair of VSD
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