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CMC Cardiac Medicine Certification

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Which of the following sets of conditions during pregnancy increases the risk of developing atrial septal defect in fetus?
  1. Rubella infection, poorly controlled diabetes, and illicit drug or alcohol abuse
  2. Measles infection, infective endocarditis, vasculitis
  3. Pregnancy induced hypertension, proteinuria
  4. Congenital syphilis, smoking, hyperemesis gravidarum
Explanation
Answer- A - Rubella infection, poorly controlled diabetes, and illicit drug or alcohol abuse during pregnancy increase the risk of developing atrial septal defect in fetus. The following conditions during pregnancy may increase the risk of an offspring having a congenital heart defect such as atrial septal defects:
•Rubella infection
•Poorly controlled diabetes
•Illicit drug and/or alcohol abuse
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