Pathophysiology and Dianosis of Heart Failure
In this video Dr. Christina VanderPluym reviews the causes, classification and staging, clinical manifestations and diagnosis of heart failure.
Learning Objectives
Review general causes of heart failure in infants and children.
Become familiar with the various classification systems and staging of heart failure in infants and children.
Review the clinical manifestations (i.e. signs and symptoms) of heart failure in infants and children.
Learn the diagnostic approach to heart failure in infants and children.
Author(s)
Christina J. VanderPluym, MD
Medical Co-Director, Cardiac Antithrombosis Management Program (CAMP); Medical Director, Ventricular Assist Device Program; Medical Co-Director, Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center; Associate Cardiologist, Department of Cardiology | Boston Children's Hospital
Citation
VanderPluym C, Baiu I, DelSignore L. Pathophysiology and Diagnosis of Heart Failure. 5/2016. Online video. OPENPediatrics. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/3160/pathophysiology-and-diagnosis-of-heart-failure.