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Management of heart failure in neonates

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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Treatment options include:

  • diuretics - combination loop and potassium sparing diuretic
  • nasogastric feeding with high calorie content
  • digoxin may be helpful

In the seriously unwell child the following may be needed:

  • hypotension - treat with dopamine infusion
  • apnoeas may require ventilation

Surgery is indicated by heart failure not controlled by medical management.

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