MEDICINE
CARDIOLOGY
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Question
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Which is the most common sign in infants with right heart failure?
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leg edema
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jugular vein engorgement.
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hepatomegaly
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eyelid edema
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Hepatomegaly is prominent in patients with chronic right-sided heart failure, but it may occur rapidly in acute heart failure. When hepatomegaly occurs acutely, the liver is usually tender.
Detailed explanation-2: -What are the symptoms of right-sided heart failure? The main sign of right-sided heart failure is fluid buildup. This buildup leads to swelling (edema) in your: Feet, ankles and legs.
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