In a Down's syndrome patient posted for surgery, the necessary preoperative investigation to be done is –: (A) CT Brain, (B) Echocardiography, (C) Ultrasound Abdomen, (D) X-ray cervical spine
Answer is B. Congenital heart disease (especially endocardial cushion defect) is frequently found in Down's syndrome. Echocardiography is therefore considered necessary preoperative investigation.