The central venous pressure (CVP) is slow in-
Correct Answer: Acute left ventricular failure
Description: Factors Increasing Central Venous Pressure A decrease in cardiac output either due to decreased hea rate or stroke volume (e.g., in ventricular failure) results in blood backing up into the venous circulation (increased venous volume) as less blood is pumped into the aerial circulation. Ref Davidson 23rd edition pg 453
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