A 6-month-old infant presents to the clinic with failure to thrive,a history of frequent respiratory infections,and increasing exhaustion during feedings.On physical examination,a systolic murmur is detected,no central cyanosis,and chest radiography reveals cardiomegaly.An echocardiogram is done that shows left-to-right shunting.This assessment data is characteristic of what?
A) Tetralogy of Fallot
B) Coarctation of the aorta
C) Pulmonary stenosis
D) Ventricular septal defect

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Heart failure is common with ventricular septal defect that causes failure to thrive,respiratory infections,and an increase in exhaustion during feedings.There is a characteristic murmur.The other defects do not have left-to-right shunting.

A 6-Month-Old Infant Presents to the Clinic with Failure to Thrive,a