What Are the Symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure in Neonates?
The symptoms of CHF in neonates can be subtle and may include:
- Tachypnea: Rapid breathing or respiratory distress. - Poor feeding: Infants may struggle to feed or tire easily during feeding. - Failure to thrive: Inadequate weight gain despite adequate caloric intake. - Sweating: Particularly during feeding, which is an indication of increased effort. - Hepatomegaly: Enlarged liver, detected through physical examination. - Edema: Swelling in the extremities or abdomen.
