A 72-year-old female has a history of right heart failure caused by a right ventricular myocardial infarction. Which of the following symptoms are specifically related to her right heart failure?
a. Significant edema to both lower legs and feet
b. Hypertension
c. Decreased urine output
d. Dyspnea upon exertion
ANS: A
Right-sided failure allows blood to back up into the systemic circulation, leading to peripheral edema. Since it is backed up into the venous system, hypertension is less likely. Right-sided fail-ure leads to edema and a greater venous blood volume, which would lead to increased urinary output. Dyspnea upon exertion is more indicating of left-sided failure.
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