MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CARDIOLOGY

VENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In a pediatric patient with right-sided heart failure, which of the following signs would you expect:
A
Dependent edema
B
Ascites
C
Hypertension
D
Hypotension
E
Adventitious breath sounds
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main sign of right-sided heart failure is fluid buildup. This buildup leads to swelling (edema) in your: Feet, ankles and legs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Possible symptoms in children with heart failure: Trouble breathing. Poor feeding or growth. Excessive sweating. Low blood pressure.

Detailed explanation-3: -Right-sided heart failure can happen if there is high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs. This pressure makes the heart work harder to pump blood through the lungs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Visible swelling of the legs, ankles, eyelids, face, and (occasionally) abdomen. Abnormally fast breathing. Shortness of breath or labored breathing. Fatigue. Nausea. Falling asleep when feeding or becoming too tired to eat. Lack of appetite. More items

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