UNIT VII: CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE


E. Cyanotic Anomalies



Unit Objective:

At the end of this unit the resident knows the anatomy and physiology of anomalies that result in cyanosis, their diagnosis, their preoperative, operative, and postoperative management, and performs operative and non-operative treatment.

Learner Objectives:

Upon completion of the unit the resident:

  1. Knows the anatomy and physiology of each anomaly;

  2. Knows the methods of diagnosis;

  3. Understands the role of medical management and interventional cardiology as treatment options;

  4. Knows the indications for and timing of operation;

  5. Understands the technical components of operative repair;

  6. Knows the postoperative care, expected outcome, long-term results, and complications.

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