Pediatric Heart Defects and Disorders Explained: Congenital Anomalies, Kawasaki, and Heart Failure

Gain a comprehensive understanding of cardiovascular conditions in children with this in-depth Chapter 27 lecture—perfect for students in pediatrics, nursing, and pediatric cardiology. This video covers: Congenital Heart Defects: Increased Pulmonary Blood Flow: Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), atrial and ventricular septal defects (ASD, VSD), and atrioventricular canal defects Obstructive Lesions: Coarctation of the aorta, aortic and pulmonic stenosis Decreased Pulmonary Blood Flow: Tetralogy of Fallot, tricuspid atresia Mixing Defects: Transposition of the great arteries, TAPVC, truncus arteriosus, and hypoplastic left heart syndrome Pediatric Heart Failure: Heart failure as a complication of congenital heart defects Symptoms include poor feeding, tachypnea, cyanosis, and decreased cardiac output Acquired Cardiovascular Disorders: Kawasaki Disease: Stages, diagnostic criteria, and potential coronary complications Pediatric Hypertension: Differences from adult hypertension, causes, and rising obesity-related cases Understand how congenital and acquired cardiovascular disorders impact pediatric patients—and how to recognize their signs early. Subscribe for more high-yield lectures in pediatric pathophysiology and nursing education! #PediatricCardiology #CongenitalHeartDefects #TetralogyOfFallot #KawasakiDisease #NursingLecture #MedicalEducation #PediatricHeartFailure