Pediatric Heart Failure Quiz
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What is the primary reason children with congenital heart defects develop heart failure?

  • The heart's muscle becomes weakened due to overworking (correct)
  • Excessive intake of fatty foods
  • Genetic predisposition unrelated to heart structure
  • Inadequate physical activity
  • Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with heart failure in children?

  • Difficulty breathing
  • Excessive sweating
  • Poor feeding or growth
  • High blood pressure (correct)
  • In cases of overcirculation failure, what primarily disrupts normal blood flow in the heart?

  • Increased heart muscle efficiency
  • Interruption of normal blood flow due to overload (correct)
  • Improper functioning of the left atrium
  • Decreased blood volume in the body
  • What type of surgical intervention may be required if heart failure is due to pump failure?

    <p>Valve replacement surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What pharmacologic treatment is commonly used for heart failure in children regardless of its cause?

    <p>Diuretics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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