A patient with left heart failure starts to have a cough and dyspnea. Why does this happen?
A) Pulmonary symptoms are due to inflammatory pulmonary edema.
B) There is a decreased cardiac output.
C) Left heart failure results in pulmonary vascular congestion.
D) Reflexive bronchoconstriction occurs.

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Left heart failure leads to increased pressure in the pulmonary circulation, causing pulmonary vascular congestion and resulting in symptoms like cough and dyspnea due to fluid accumulation in the lungs.

A Patient with Left Heart Failure Starts to Have a Cough