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Abnormal Pulses and Pulse Oximetry: Diagnosis of A Critical Congenital Heart Defect in the Emergency Department

A seven-day old male presented to the Emergency Department (ED) with twelve hours of increased work of breathing. His mother reported a healthy pregnancy and spontaneous vaginal delivery. She noted they had been home for 5 days from the newborn nursery. However, overnight she found the patient had increased work of breathing and difficulty with feeds. She noted he was no longer able to finish a full feed…

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