Section: Unit One: THE Cardiovascular system disorders in children | PCH 226:Pediatrics and Child Health II | kmtc

  • a)  Introduction

    Introduction

    The anatomy and physiology of the CVS

    • The heart is Approximately the size of your fist

    §  Location

    §  Superior surface of diaphragm

    §  Left of the midline

    §  Anterior to the vertebral column, posterior to the sternum

    a)      Unit outcomes

    By the end of this unit the learner should

    1. Classify congenital heart diseases
    2. Manage congenital heart diseases
    3. Manage rheumatic fever
    4. Manage rheumatic heart disease,
    5. Manage infective endocarditis
    6. Manage congestive cardiac failure

    		Topic Learning Outcomes

    c) Unit Learning Requirements
    To proficiently complete this unit, you ought to make sure you spend quality time and purpose to;

      1. Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections
      2. Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled.
      3. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.
      		Learning requirements

      Diagnose and manage  congenital heart diseases in children

       

      —  Classify congenital heart diseases

      —  Discuss CHD under the following

      ◦      Definition

      ◦      Pathology

      ◦      Manifestation

      ◦      Diagnosis

      ◦      Treatment

      CHD are classified into 2

      Acyanotic heart diseases  (does not present with cyanosis)

      —  VSD

      —  ASD

      —  PDA

      —  Pulmonary stenosis

      —  Coarctation of the aorta

      —  Aortic stenosis

      —  Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy

      —  Dextrocardia