Summary: A 65-year-old male is diagnosed with COPD and develops elevated pulmonary vascular resistance. Which of the following heart failures along with its correct mechanism is likely to occur. a) Left sided heart failure due to an increased afterload b) Right sided heart failure due to a decreased preload c) Right sided heart failure due to a loss in contractility d) Left sided heart failure due to increased preload e) Right sided heart failure due to increased afterload f) Bi-ventricular failure due to decreased preload on right and increased preload on left.
