A 73-year-old has increased pulmonary pressure resulting in right heart failure. What is a potential cause for the right heart to fail?
A) Hypertension
B) Left heart failure
C) Acute pneumonia
D) Pericarditis

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Left heart failure can lead to increased pulmonary pressure, causing the right heart to work harder and potentially fail, a condition known as right-sided heart failure or cor pulmonale.

A 73-Year-Old Has Increased Pulmonary Pressure Resulting in Right Heart