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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