Understanding congenital cardiac defects is essential for USMLE Step 1, as these associations are frequently tested. Below is a summary of various congenital conditions and the cardiac defects linked to them.
| Disorder | Associated Cardiac Defect(s) |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Exposure (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome) | VSD, PDA, ASD, Tetralogy of Fallot |
| Congenital Rubella | PDA, Pulmonary Artery Stenosis, Septal Defects |
| Down Syndrome | AV Septal Defect (Endocardial Cushion Defect), VSD, ASD |
| Infant of Diabetic Mother | Transposition of Great Vessels, VSD |
| Marfan Syndrome | MVP, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection, Aortic Regurgitation |
| Prenatal Lithium Exposure | Ebstein Anomaly |
| Turner Syndrome | Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Coarctation of Aorta |
| Williams Syndrome | Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis |
| 22q11 Syndromes | Truncus Arteriosus, Tetralogy of Fallot |
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