12 Questions
What is the most common cause of heart failure in children according to the text?
Congenital heart disease
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic sign or symptom of heart failure in children as mentioned in the text?
Headache
How has the management of cardiac failure in children largely evolved according to the text?
Supported by clinical experience and adult data
What is a common clinical feature suggestive of heart failure in infants?
Tachypnea
What is the main reason why heart failure in children has received less attention compared to adults as stated in the text?
Different causes than adult heart failure
Which of the following is a common symptom of heart failure in older children and adolescents?
Fatigue
What should be considered if an infant's heart rate is more than 220/min?
Primary cardiac arrhythmia
Which feature is uncommon in infants with heart failure?
Edema of face and limbs
What are some typical radiographic features seen on chest radiography in certain cyanotic congenital heart diseases?
Egg-on-side appearance in transposition of great arteries
What is a common finding on chest radiography (CXR) suggestive of cardiomegaly in children with heart failure?
Cardiothoracic ratio >60%
Which condition can mimic cardiomegaly on chest radiography (CXR) in infants and neonates with suspected heart failure?
Large thymus
Which electrocardiography (ECG) finding correlates with mortality in idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in children?
Left bundle branch block
Learn about heart failure, normal heart, and heart valve with a focus on abnormality of cardiac structure or function. Explore the definition of heart failure and its impact on oxygen delivery to metabolizing tissues. Dive into research and evidence-based guidelines in adults.
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