The most reliable post mortem features of left sided cardiac failure is____________?
Correct answer: D. Chronic venous congestion of lungs
- A. Systemic venous congestion
- B. Oedematous ankles
- C. Enlargement of spleen and liver
- D. Chronic venous congestion of lungs
Explanation
Left-sided cardiac failure backs blood up into the pulmonary circulation, producing chronic passive congestion of the lungs with brown induration in longstanding cases. Systemic venous congestion, oedematous ankles, and hepatosplenomegaly indicate predominantly right-sided failure.
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