The right side of the heart would fail first in the case of:
1) severe mitral valve stenosis.
2) uncontrolled essential hypertension.
3) large infarction in the right ventricle.
4) advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
A)1, 2
B)2, 3
C)1, 4
D)3, 4

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A large infarction in the right ventricle directly affects the right side of the heart, and advanced COPD increases pulmonary resistance, leading to right-sided heart failure.

The Right Side of the Heart Would Fail First in the Case