Question 1
In the staged palliation of hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), which procedure constitutes Stage 1 (neonatal)?
Correct Answer:
Norwood procedure with Sano or BT shunt
Question 2
Which of the following best describes Fontan circulation hemodynamics?
Correct Answer:
Pulmonary blood flow depends on passive flow from systemic veins with obligate elevation of central venous pressure
Question 3
A 28-year-old man with a fenestrated lateral tunnel Fontan presents with peripheral edema, chronic diarrhea, and serum albumin 2.0 g/dL. Which diagnostic test is most specific for protein-losing enteropathy (PLE)?
Correct Answer:
Fecal alpha-1 antitrypsin clearance
Question 4
Which of the following is a recognized late complication of the Fontan circulation?
Correct Answer:
Fontan-associated liver disease (FALD) with cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma risk
Question 5
A 35-year-old with a Fontan palliation presents with expectoration of rubbery bronchial casts. What is this complication called?
Correct Answer:
Plastic bronchitis
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Prepare with the ABIM ACHD Practice Questions - ABIM Adult Congenital Heart Disease Subspecialty Certification Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 100 questions covering year-old, syndrome, repaired, aortic, and pulmonary. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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ABIM ACHD Practice Questions - ABIM Adult Congenital Heart Disease Subspecialty Certification Exam

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