Left side heart failure results in______________?
Correct answer: A. Oedema of lungs
- A. Oedema of lungs
- B. Oedema of spleen
- C. Oedema of legs
- D. Oedema of liver
Explanation
Left-sided heart failure raises pressure in the pulmonary veins and capillaries, forcing fluid into the lung interstitium and alveoli. Systemic oedema of the legs, liver and spleen is more typical of right-sided failure.
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