Which of the following are abnormal causes of anatomic shunt?
1) Bronchial venous drainage
2) Congenital heart disease
3) Intrapulmonary fistula
4) Vascular lung tumors
A)1, 3
B)1, 2, 4
C)2, 3, 4
D)1, 2, 3

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2, 3, 4Bronchial venous drainage is a normal anatomic shunt, whereas congenital heart disease, intrapulmonary fistula, and vascular lung tumors are abnormal causes of anatomic shunts. These conditions allow blood to bypass the gas exchange process in the lungs, leading to hypoxemia.

Which of the Following Are Abnormal Causes of Anatomic Shunt