0 Pediatric Causes of CHF



Pediatric Causes of CHF 


  • In Preterm : PDA , Fluid overload
  • In term : Asphyxial Cardiomyopathy
  • In 1st wk life : Atresias , Malpositions
  • 6 - 10 wks : Acynotic heart disease
  • Infant : Coxsackie type B Myocarditis
  • Older > 5yrs : Rheumatic fever


MCQ points :

  • CHF - leads to RIGHT shift of "Frank starling curve".
  • Digoxin - LEFT shift of Curve (Mnemonic DLC)



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