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Mechanisms and Clinical Recognition and Management of Heart Failure in Infants and Children

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Compared to heart failure (HF) in the adult, a paucity of both basic science and clinical research exists for pediatric-related HF. The etiology of HF in this population differs, and presentation and management are affected by developmental changes in physiology and biochemistry. This chapter on Heart Failure in Children will provide focus on specific areas of interest in the field, which differ from HF in adults. Issues in development mechanisms are highlighted, as well as different treatment modalities.

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Marín-García, J. (2010). Mechanisms and Clinical Recognition and Management of Heart Failure in Infants and Children. In: Heart Failure. Contemporary Cardiology. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60761-147-9_14

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