Extracardiac sonographic sympthoms of heart failure in children

Cardiac failure is one of the most severe health conditions connected with high morbidity and affecting also other organs than circulatory system. Therefore the fast diagnostic process is one of the most important factors that influence on the further prognosis especially in pediatric population. In these cases the abdominal and thoracic ultrasound can be helpful. However extracardiac sonographic symptoms of heart failure in pediatric population often are commonly unknown and underestimated. The most frequently affected organs include liver with biliary system, intestines, kidneys, vessels and lungs. The ultraso…