This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: All India exam, Subject name: Pathology
CHF in an infant is characterized by all Except 
Select and explain. 
A. Pedal edema, B. Tachypnea, C. Sweating, D. Poor weight gain
A: Pedal edema
Answer: A: Pedal edema 
Explanation: Congestive Cardiac Failure in InfantsSymptomsSignsFeeding difficulty.Takes less volume per feed.Diaphoretic while sucking.Forehead sweating.Suck-rest-suck cycle.Poor weight gain. Periorbital edema Clothes no longer fit.Increasing cloth sizeRapid breathing/nasal flaring/cyanosis/chest retractions.Tachycardia.Hepatomegaly. Occasionally Splenomegaly.Periorbital edemaEdema in flanks. Dependent edema (Refer: Nelson's Textbook of Paediatrics, 19thedition,pg no:1530)