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  • Cyanosis
  • Echocardiography
  • Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular
  • Pulmonary Atresia
  • Tetralogy of Fallot

Pulmonary Atresia With Ventricular Septal Defect

Pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect is a rare and complex congenital heart anomaly characterized by the underdevelopment or complete obstruction of the pulmonary valve, preventing blood flow from the right ventricle to the lungs. This condition is often associated with major aortopulmonary collateral arteries, which supply pulmonary circulation without a normal pulmonary artery. Although it shares similarities with tetralogy of Fallot, its anatomical variations make diagnosis and treatment challenging. Early detection through fetal ultrasound or postnatal echocardiography is crucial, as untreated cases can lead to severe cyanosis, heart failure, and life-threatening complications. Surgical intervention, often in multiple stages, is required to establish pulmonary blood flow and improve long-term survival. This course provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge to diagnose and manage pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect accurately. Participants gain insight into prenatal and postnatal screening techniques, imaging modalities, and individualized surgical strategies based on anatomical presentation. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of an interprofessional approach, integrating expertise from pediatric cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, neonatologists, and genetic counselors to ensure comprehensive care. Through effective collaboration, healthcare teams enhance early diagnosis, optimize surgical outcomes, and provide long-term management strategies that improve survival and quality of life for affected patients.

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Credit types

IPCE CreditsUp to 1.5 creditsAAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsNursingUp to 1.5 creditsPharmacyUp to 1.5 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 1.5 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 9 specialties.

Pricing

Fee varies

This provider typically $49–98

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • includes Online course / module
  • Credit · Up to 1.5 credits
  • MOC · Up to 1.5 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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