10-09-2006, 02:50 PM
19. A 5-month-old girl is brought to the office by her mother, who states that the girl had an episode following feeding during which she began to breathe deeply, became blue, and then lost consciousness. The mother states that she picked her up and held her, and the infant regained her usual color and became alert. Physical examination reveals a harsh systolic murmur. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
a)Aortic stenosis
b)Coarctation of the aorta
c)Patent ductus arteriosus
d)Tetralogy of Fallot
e) Ventricular septal defect
a)Aortic stenosis
b)Coarctation of the aorta
c)Patent ductus arteriosus
d)Tetralogy of Fallot
e) Ventricular septal defect