Right Ventricular Failure
Right-sided heart failure is a condition in which the right side of the heart loses its ability to pump blood efficiently.
Alternative Names
Congestive heart failure - right-sided
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Right-sided heart failure occurs in about 1 in 20 people. Coronary artery disease is the most common cause of heart failure in the United States, but it can be a complication of other conditions.
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