Most common cause of acute RVF aEUR’
Correct Answer: Massive pulmonary embolism
Description: Massive pulmonary embolism Acute right ventricular failure is usually caused by acute cor pulmonales. Most common cause of acute cor pulmonale is pulmonary embolism. M.C. cause of chronic cor pulmonale is pulmonary embolism Causes of acute right hea failure Pulmonary embolism (M.C.) Acute respiratory failure (especially in broncho pulmonary disease with hypoxic / hypercapnic pulmonary vasoconstrictions. ARDS Sepsis Acutely exacerbated chronic (left / biventricular) hea failure Acute inferior myocardial infarction involving the R.V.
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