10-04-2006, 04:10 PM
A 2-month-old male is brought to the pediatrician
by his mother who is concerned that he is
not gaining weight. She also notes that his
color is poor, especially when he tries to feed,
when he often grunts and turns dusky. Which
of the following cardiac lesions is most likely
to cause the patientâ„¢s symptoms?
(A) Atrial septal defect
(B) Patent ductus arteriosus
© Patent foramen ovale
(D) Tetralogy of Fallot
(E) Ventricular septal defect
by his mother who is concerned that he is
not gaining weight. She also notes that his
color is poor, especially when he tries to feed,
when he often grunts and turns dusky. Which
of the following cardiac lesions is most likely
to cause the patientâ„¢s symptoms?
(A) Atrial septal defect
(B) Patent ductus arteriosus
© Patent foramen ovale
(D) Tetralogy of Fallot
(E) Ventricular septal defect