Congestive heart failure (peds)

Background

  • Pediatric congestive heart failure (CHF) affects 12,000-35,000 children in the United States each year[1]
  • The causes and clinical presentation varies differently compared to adults

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Evaluation

Management

Disposition

See Also

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References

  1. Rossano JW, Kim JJ, Decker JA, et al. Prevalence, morbidity, and mortality of heart failure-related hospitalizations in children in the United States: a population-based study. J Card Fail 2012; 18:459