What heart valve defect do you think this child has? Explain your reasoning Given the condition you diagnosed, why did this occur i.e. is it genetic or induced? What is her prognosis?

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17. A one year old girl is referred to the pediatric cardiologist as she is exhibiting frequent respiratory
infections, poor feeding, tiredness and is not gaining weight. No heart murmur is detected but the
cardiologist notes that her chest X ray demonstrates an enlarged right ventricle. The child is
scheduled for immediate surgery to correct the valvular defect in her heart.
What heart valve defect do you think this child has? Explain your reasoning
Given the condition you diagnosed, why did this occur i.e. is it genetic or induced?
What is her prognosis?
Transcribed Image Text:17. A one year old girl is referred to the pediatric cardiologist as she is exhibiting frequent respiratory infections, poor feeding, tiredness and is not gaining weight. No heart murmur is detected but the cardiologist notes that her chest X ray demonstrates an enlarged right ventricle. The child is scheduled for immediate surgery to correct the valvular defect in her heart. What heart valve defect do you think this child has? Explain your reasoning Given the condition you diagnosed, why did this occur i.e. is it genetic or induced? What is her prognosis?
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