Which is the most appropriate initial treatment for Ventricular septal defect?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Diuretics with surgical closure if the defect is large
- Step 1: Ventricular septal defect is treated with diuretics with surgical closure if the defect is large.
Answer
Diuretics with surgical closure if the defect is large.
Why not the others: 'Indometacin to close the duct': it treats patent ductus arteriosus. 'Immediate surgery for every defect': small defects often close by themselves. 'Prostaglandin infusion': it keeps the duct open in duct-dependent lesions.
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