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Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Avoid HypertensionAvoid HypoventilationAvoid HypoxiaAvoid IV bubblesAvoid Pulmonary HypertensionAvoid Stressors

Pathophysiology

VSDs are the most common acyanotic congenital heart defect ( CHD ). They account for 25-35% of all CHDs. A VSD is a defect where blood passes from one atrium of the heart to the other. This is most...

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