Which complication or association is classically linked with Ventricular septal defect?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Eisenmenger syndrome
- Step 1: Eisenmenger syndrome is classically linked with Ventricular septal defect.
Answer
Eisenmenger syndrome.
Why not the others: 'Rheumatic mitral stenosis': it follows rheumatic fever. 'Hypercyanotic spells': they belong to tetralogy of Fallot. 'Hypoplastic left heart syndrome': it is a separate congenital defect.
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