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On a clinical rotation, you encounter Mr. Kalani, who has lef-sided heart failure. This means that the left side of his heart is not pumping enough blood to meet tissue needs. Because the heart doesnt pump enough blood out, blood backs up. In the case of left-sided heart failure, blood backs up into the
drcuit. When blood backs up, fluid leaks from the affected capillaries into the tissues. (Excess fluid in the tissues is called edema.) You would expect Mr. Kalant to have as a direct result of this edema.

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In left-sided heart failure, blood backs up into the pulmonary circuit, leading to shortness of breath due to fluid buildup in the lungs.

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In the context of left-sided heart failure, the dysfunction of the left heart leads to a backup of blood into the pulmonary circuit. This congestion results in fluid leaking from the pulmonary capillaries into the lung tissues, a condition known as pulmonary edema. As a direct consequence of pulmonary edema, you would expect Mr. Kalani to experience shortness of breath.
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On a clinical rotation, you encounter Mr. Kalani, who has left-sided heart failure. This means that the left side of his heart is not pumping enough blood to meet tissue needs. Because the heart doesn’t pump enough blood out, blood backs up into the pulmonary circuit. When blood backs up, fluid leaks from the affected capillaries into the tissues. (Excess fluid in the tissues is called edema.) You would expect Mr. Kalani to have shortness of breath as a direct result of this edema.
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  1. Pulmonary circuit
  2. Shortness of breath

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When blood backs up in left-sided heart failure, it accumulates in the pulmonary circuit. This causes increased pressure in the lungs, leading to symptoms like shortness of breath and pulmonary edema. Patients may feel like they’re trying to breathe through a straw due to the fluid build-up, which can restrict airflow and gas exchange. It’s definitely a challenge that necessitates swift medical intervention!
Due to the increased pressure from fluid leaking into tissues, Mr. Kalani is likely to experience peripheral edema. This would present as swelling of his feet and legs, and possibly his abdomen as well, making it uncomfortable to move. It’s important for healthcare professionals to monitor these signs closely, as they are indicators of how well the body is managing fluid levels and heart function.

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