175. A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) develops peripheral edema and jugular venous distension. What is the technical primary pathophysiological cause of these signs in COPD?
A.
Left-sided heart failure.
B.
Cor pulmonale (right-sided heart failure due to pulmonary hypertension).
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C.
Renal failure.
D.
Liver cirrhosis.
📖 Additional Information
Left-sided heart failure.
Cor pulmonale (right-sided heart failure due to pulmonary hypertension).
