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?

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

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Congenital Heart Defects

Heart issues present at birth, potentially leading to heart failure.

Overcirculation Failure

Heart failure due to excessive blood flow in heart sections, impairing its pumping.

Pump Failure

Heart failure due to malfunctioning heart valve(s), building up pressure in chambers.

Child Heart Failure Symptoms

Breathing problems, excessive sweating, low blood pressure, poor feeding/growth.

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Child Heart Failure Treatments

Surgery (repair/valve replacement), pacemaker/mechanical pump implants, medications (diuretics, afterload reducers).

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