D. Left-To-Right Shunts

Unit Objective:

At the end of the unit the resident understands the diagnosis and treatment of left-to-right shunts caused by congenital cardiac anomalies, and performs operative and non-operative treatment.

Learner Objectives:

Upon completion of the unit the resident:

1. Knows the anatomy, embryology, and physiology of the most common or important anomalies;
   
   
2. Knows the operative indications of the most common or important anomalies;
   
   
3. Knows the technical components of the operative repair of the most common or important anomalies;
   
   
4. Understands the postoperative care of each anomaly.