Critical aortic stenosis in the neonate is characterized by which of the following?
A. It is most often due to commissural fusion of a trileaflet valve.
B. It may be associated with coarctation of the aorta, PDA, and mitral stenosis.
C. It can be managed medically until the child is large enough to undergo aortic valve replacement.
D. Success of valvotomy is determined by the adequacy of the left ventricle.
Answer:B
Critical aortic stenosis in the neonate is characterized by which of the following?
A. It is most often due to commissural fusion of a trileaflet valve. B. It may be associated with coarctation of the aorta, PDA, and mitral stenosis. C. It can be managed medically until the child is large enough to undergo aortic valve replacement. D. Success of valvotomy is determined by the adequacy of the left ventricle.