Let’s talk about acyanotic congenital heart defects! These defects don’t typically cause cyanosis (bluish skin) because blood flow still delivers enough oxygen to the body. However, they often involve increased blood flow to the lungs (left-to-right shunt), which can lead to complications over time. There are four main types you need to know: ❤️ Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) ➡️ failure of the ductus arteriosus to close ❤️ Atrial septal defect (ASD) ➡️ opening between the atria ❤️ Ventricular se