Which scenario describes total anomalous pulmonary venous return?
A)The foramen ovale closes after birth.
B)Pulmonary venous return is to the right atrium.
C)Pulmonary venous return is to the left atrium.
D)The left atrium receives oxygenated blood.

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Total anomalous pulmonary venous return occurs when the pulmonary veins abnormally connect to the right side of the heart either directly or through one or more systemic veins that drain into the right atrium. None of the other options accurately describe the presentation of a total anomalous pulmonary venous return.

Which Scenario Describes Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return