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Congestive heart failure in the neonatal period

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In a distressed newborn it is important to recognise the presence of congestive heart failure. Subsequently the most important task is to establish the exact cause of congestive failure, since, specific therapy depends on the etiology. The diagnostic and therapeutic approach is outlined in this paper.

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  1. Department of Cardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, 110029, New Delhi

    Savitri Shrivastava M.D., D.M. (Assistant Professor in Cardiology)

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Shrivastava, S. Congestive heart failure in the neonatal period. Indian J Pediatr 47, 245–252 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02758202

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