Child Health 8 - Sam

The Case

Aims & Outcomes

This case is intended to make you work through the investigation and management of an infant initially with a suspected, and later a confirmed, congenital cardiac lesion. You will be encourage to think about medical and surgical options as well as the team involved in the care of such a patient.


By the end of this case you should:

  • Have a better awareness of the conditions screened for at birth
  • Know basic safety netting criteria for a congenital cardiac lesion
  • Understand the principles of management for VSD
  • Recognise the complications of an uncorrected VSD