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What is the most common cause of heart failure in children according to the text?
What is the most common cause of heart failure in children according to the text?
- Respiratory distress
- Cardiomyopathy
- Congenital heart disease (correct)
- Coronary artery disease and hypertension
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic sign or symptom of heart failure in children as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic sign or symptom of heart failure in children as mentioned in the text?
- Headache (correct)
- Growth failure
- Edema
- Exercise intolerance
How has the management of cardiac failure in children largely evolved according to the text?
How has the management of cardiac failure in children largely evolved according to the text?
- Based on pediatric literature primarily
- Supported by clinical experience and adult data (correct)
- Primarily based on cardiovascular abnormalities
- Based on adult data exclusively
What is a common clinical feature suggestive of heart failure in infants?
What is a common clinical feature suggestive of heart failure in infants?
What is the main reason why heart failure in children has received less attention compared to adults as stated in the text?
What is the main reason why heart failure in children has received less attention compared to adults as stated in the text?
Which of the following is a common symptom of heart failure in older children and adolescents?
Which of the following is a common symptom of heart failure in older children and adolescents?
What should be considered if an infant's heart rate is more than 220/min?
What should be considered if an infant's heart rate is more than 220/min?
Which feature is uncommon in infants with heart failure?
Which feature is uncommon in infants with heart failure?
What are some typical radiographic features seen on chest radiography in certain cyanotic congenital heart diseases?
What are some typical radiographic features seen on chest radiography in certain cyanotic congenital heart diseases?
What is a common finding on chest radiography (CXR) suggestive of cardiomegaly in children with heart failure?
What is a common finding on chest radiography (CXR) suggestive of cardiomegaly in children with heart failure?
Which condition can mimic cardiomegaly on chest radiography (CXR) in infants and neonates with suspected heart failure?
Which condition can mimic cardiomegaly on chest radiography (CXR) in infants and neonates with suspected heart failure?
Which electrocardiography (ECG) finding correlates with mortality in idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in children?
Which electrocardiography (ECG) finding correlates with mortality in idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in children?
