Heart Failure in Children — MCQs

Cardiotoxicity caused by radiotherapy & chemotherapy is best detected by

Which of these acyanotic congenital heart diseases is associated with volume overload?

Which beta-1 antagonist is used in congestive cardiac failure?

Which medication is commonly used in heart failure that also has aldosterone antagonistic properties?

A one month old infant with a congenital cardiac lesion shows increased sweating during feeding. Which of the following is the sure sign of congestive cardiac failure in this infant?

Which of the following is the best inotrope agent for use in right heart failure secondary to pulmonary hypertension?

In children, which of the following is a key diagnostic sign of congestive heart failure (CHF)?

What is the most common ASD in Down syndrome?

Which of the following is least likely in PDA?

A 2-month-old infant is brought to the clinic because of poor feeding, sweating, and difficulty breathing. The parents state that she was doing very well, and has actually been a "very easy going baby", until about a week ago. They assumed that she was developing a "cold", but it has not passed, and the symptoms have been worsening. Cardiac examination reveals a loud, harsh systolic murmur with a thrill that is heard best at the left sternal border. The most likely underlying abnormality is