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Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
; CXR, chest X-ray ... liver function test ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Pulmonary ... #Hypertension #Workup
Undifferentiated critical congenital heart disease: Patterns of Presentation 
Pink baby:
 • Presents at 1-6 mo
• Presents at 1- ... shunt: PDA, VSD, AV ... • Hyperoxia test ... if cardiac or pulmonary ... #Baby #Peds #Pediatrics
Patients with CHD are exceptionally sensitive to the effects of bronchiolitis on their volume status
Four principles
Spell 1.Redirect ... heart to improve pulmonary ... Anxiolysis to improve work ... #Management #Peds ... #Pediatrics #CHD
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... medical and surgical management ... Risk #Evaluation #stratification