This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
[{'content': 'Blalock and Taussig shunt is done between - \nSelect and explain. \nA. Aoa to pulmonary aery, B. Aoa to pulmonary vein, C. Subclan aery to pulmonary vein, D. Subclan vein to aery', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: A \nExplanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Aoa to Pulmonary Aery Blalock Taussig shunt consists of subclan aery (br. of aoa) and pulmonary aery anastamosis. This inturn actually establishes a shunt between the aoa (Via the subclan aery) and the pulmonary aery. Management of T.O.F. Medical Management Limited to management of complications and correction of anemia. Surgical Management o Consists of anastomosing a systemic aery with pulmonary aery to increase the pulmonary blood flow. These shunts are : Blalock - Taussig shunt Subclan aery - Pulmonary Aery anastomosis. Pott's shunt Descending Aoa to Pulmonary Aery Waterston's shunt Ascending Aoa to right pulmonary Aery", 'role': 'assistant'}]