Which among the following is a sure sign of hea failure in an infant with congenital hea disease?
The most common symptom of hea failure is tachypnea with grunting, gasping breathing, or breathlessness with feeding. A respiratory rate consistently above 60 is seen. Poor weight gain from diminished intake and increased work of breathing is the rule. Cool, moist skin; a diminished and rapid aerial pulse; and hepatic enlargement are common accompanying signs. Ref: Brown D.W., Fulton D.R. (2011). Chapter 83. Congenital Hea Disease in Children and Adolescents. In V. Fuster, R.A. Walsh, R.A. Harrington (Eds), Hurst's The Hea, 13e.
Basal crepitations
JVP
Pedal oedema
Liver enlargement