Which of the following clinical findings is least consistent with left heart failure?
A)Inspiratory crackles
B)Distended neck veins
C)Cool extremities
D)Elevated pulse pressure

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Elevated pulse pressure is least consistent with left heart failure because it is a finding typically associated with conditions such as hyperthyroidism, anemia, and aortic regurgitation. Inspiratory crackles, distended neck veins, and cool extremities are all findings commonly associated with left heart failure.

Which of the Following Clinical Findings Is Least Consistent with Left