A 65-year-old male is diagnosed with chronic pulmonary disease and elevated pulmonary vascular resistance. Which of the following heart failures generally results from this condition?

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Chronic pulmonary disease and elevated pulmonary vascular resistance can lead to increased pressure in the pulmonary artery, causing right ventricular hypertrophy and eventually right heart failure. Left heart failure is typically caused by chronic hypertension or coronary artery disease. Low-output failure may result from various conditions such as cardiomyopathy or severe valvular disease, but it is not directly related to pulmonary disease or vascular resistance. High-output failure is generally caused by systemic conditions such as anemia or hyperthyroidism, and is not likely to be the result of chronic pulmonary disease.

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