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What is Left Side Heart Failure? – Video
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- Left side heart failure occurs when the left ventricle cannot pump enough blood to meet cardiac output needs.
- This causes too much blood waiting in the lungs, resulting in pulmonary congestion and pulmonary edema.
- Symptoms include shortness of breath, crackling sounds when breathing, coughing, anxiety, and sweating.
- Left side heart failure leads to fatigue and decreased oxygen saturation.
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