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Ligation through thoracotomy treats

Patent ductus arteriosus the condition in which the ductus arteriosus shunt is not closed resulting in increased pressure on the pulmonary artery.

Blalock-taussig shunt surgery

Tetralogy of Fallot in premature children

Surgical Dacron patch treats

Atrial septal defect to prevent the backflow of blood

Open heart surgery under hypothermia

Required treatment for ventricular septal defect

Percutaneous balloon angioplasty treats

Coarctation of the aorta by inserting a stent

Splinter hemorrhages or thick black lines under the nails

Manifestations of infective endocarditis causes by extracardiac emboli formation.

Swollen, red, hot, and painful joints are manifestations of

Polyarthritis

Swollen, red, hot, and painful joints are manifestations of

Polyarthritis

Sudden aimless movement of the extremities and involuntary facial grimaces and rice are manifestations of

Chorea during the initial attack of rheumatic fever.

Obstructive defects

When blood exiting the heart meets an area of anatomic narrowing, causing obstruction to blood flow.

Mixed defect

Describes cardiac defects in which saturated and desaturated blood flow mixes.

Septic shock

Sepsis with organ dysfunction and hypotension.

Toxic shock syndrome

Rare condition caused by the toxins produced by staphylococcus bacteria.