Episode 4 – Congenital Heart Disease: 5 MRCP Questions Broken Down

In Episode 4, Dr. Alistair James tackles an often-overlooked but high-yield area for MRCP revision: congenital heart disease. Through 5 carefully selected MRCP-style questions, this episode explores the key presentations, underlying pathophysiology, and clinical clues that help you identify and manage congenital cardiac conditions in adult patients.

From Eisenmenger’s syndrome to ASD, this episode will sharpen your ability to spot congenital pathology in the exam—and in the real world. Perfect for listening during your commute, clinic break, or post-night shift wind-down.

✅ Topics Covered:

• Common adult presentations of congenital heart defects

• Atrial septal defects (ASD), ventricular septal defects (VSD), patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

• Cyanotic vs. acyanotic defects

• Eisenmenger’s physiology and reversal of shunt

• Guideline-based management (as of July 2025)

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🩺 Disclaimer:
This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for clinical decision-making or current guideline consultation. All MRCP-style questions and answers reflect knowledge and recommendations available as of July 2025.