Which of the following physical signs are consistent with right ventricular failure?
I.Hepatomegaly
II.Jugular venous distension
III.Ascites
IV.Pedal edema

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Overall heart pumping failure (congestive heart failure) is a major reason for the elevation of venous pressure. If systemic venous pressure rises high enough, it may be trAnswermitted into the capillary beds and force fluid out into interstitial spaces. This kind of fluid accumulation on the venous side of systemic capillary beds is known as peripheral edema and is a sign of right ventricular failure. In such cases, structures upstream from the right atrium (jugular veins, liver, abdominal viscera, leg veins) become engorged with dammed-up blood and swell. This leads to jugular venous distension (JVD), hepatomegaly (enlarged liver), ascites (fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity), and pedal edema (edema of the ankles and feet).

Which of the Following Physical Signs Are Consistent with Right