A patient is diagnosed with pulmonary disease and elevated pulmonary vascular resistance.Which form of heart failure may result from pulmonary disease and elevated pulmonary vascular resistance?
A) Right heart failure
B) Left heart failure
C) Low-output failure
D) High-output failure

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Right heart failure is defined as the inability of the right ventricle to provide adequate blood flow into the pulmonary circulation at a normal central venous pressure.This condition is often a result of pulmonary disease and the resulting elevated pulmonary vascular resistance.

A Patient Is Diagnosed with Pulmonary Disease and Elevated Pulmonary