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Acute left ventricular failure occurs when the right ventricle is unable to move blood efficiently through the right side of the heart and into the systemic circulation.
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Stroke volume is the volume of blood ejected by the heart per minute.
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When blood cannot flow efficiently through the left side of the heart, there is a backlog of blood waiting in the right atrium and pulmonary veins.
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Pulmonary oedema is a condition where the lung tissue and alveoli are filled with air.
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A patient with acute left ventricular failure will typically present with increased carbon dioxide in the blood.
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Decompensated chronic heart failure is a common trigger for acute left ventricular failure.
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Acute left ventricular failure and pulmonary oedema are rare in the acute hospital setting.
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B-type Natriuretic Peptide is a hormone that increases systemic vascular resistance.
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A chest x-ray with a cardiothoracic ratio of less than 0.5 is indicative of cardiomegaly.
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An ejection fraction of 40% is considered normal.
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Upper lobe venous diversion is a sign of chronic kidney disease.
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B-type Natriuretic Peptide is a specific test for heart failure.
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