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An 8-month-old child's examination revealed a loud systolic murmur over the entire cardiac region with an epicenter in the III-IV intercostal spaces to the left of the sternum and a systolic tremor, the second tone over the pulmonary artery is of increased volume. Blood pressure - 110/70 mm Hg. There are no complaints, X-ray shows that the size and shape of the cardiac shadow are without changes What is the most likely diagnosis in this case?

Answer options

  1. Ventricular septal defect
  2. Patent ductus arteriosus
  3. Pulmonary artery stenosis
  4. Atrial septal defect
  5. Coarctation of the aorta
Correct answer

Ventricular septal defect

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