Left ventricular failure often results in increased net pulmonary capillary filtration into the interstitial fluid of the lungs and decreased diffusional exchange of O₂ and CO₂ between lung and blood.

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Left ventricular failure can lead to increased pressure in the pulmonary capillaries, causing fluid to leak out into the interstitial space of the lungs, which can impair gas exchange.

Left Ventricular Failure Often Results in Increased Net Pulmonary Capillary