What is the citation for the Pediatric in Review article on management of pediatric heart failure?

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Citation for Pediatric Heart Failure Management Article

The article you're looking for is: "Congestive Heart Failure in Children" published in Pediatrics in Review in 2019 1.

Article Details

This Pediatrics in Review article provides a comprehensive overview of pediatric heart failure management, covering:

  • Clinical characteristics of pediatric heart failure presentation
  • Initial diagnostic evaluation framework
  • Evidence-based treatment strategies at various clinical stages
  • Management of acute decompensated heart failure

The article specifically addresses heart failure as a final common pathway for multiple childhood diseases including familial cardiomyopathy, viral myocarditis, inborn errors of metabolism, and autoimmune disorders 1.

Context and Complementary Resources

While this 2019 Pediatrics in Review article serves as an excellent educational resource, it's worth noting that the most comprehensive clinical practice guidelines for pediatric heart failure management come from the 2013 Canadian Cardiovascular Society guidelines 2, which provide detailed, peer-reviewed recommendations for presentation, diagnosis, and medical management. These guidelines use GRADE methodology and include specific drug dosing appendices.

More recently, the 2026 Canadian Cardiovascular Society/Canadian Pediatric Cardiology Association released focused guidelines specifically on acute heart failure in children 3, addressing 10 prioritized clinical questions including diagnostic imaging, biomarkers, diuretic strategies, inotropic support, and mechanical circulatory support timing.

The Pediatrics in Review article 1 serves as an accessible, clinically-oriented review that bridges these formal guidelines with practical bedside management.

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Congestive Heart Failure in Children.

Pediatrics in review, 2019

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