Q. Can you explain Ventricular Septal Defect?

VSD can be found in various part of ventricular septum hence all possible views except suprasternal views are used to detect and define the VSD. VSDs are classified in two ways:

A) According to their location

B) According to change they bring in PA pressures

Inlet VSD

Found in between Wo AV valves. It is a posterior defect. AVSD (endocardia1 cushion defect) is usbally associated with VSD in this area when it is called as AV canal type VSD. It is usually associated with abnormal chordal attachment of TV, also known as straddling of TV.

Muscular VSD

Found in any part o septum isolated or in association with other VSDs. They have high rate of ntaneous closure. Perimembranous and muscular VSDs can be closed by device.