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Suggest Treatment For Peripheral Edema And Dilated Right Ventricles

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Question : symptoms of peripheral edema, dilated right ventricle with impaired function. large thrombus in apex of right ventricle, right atrium slightly dilated. is this right sided heart failure?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (-5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes...

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

peripheral edema is a very common symptom of decompensated right heart failure. The rest of the ultrasound findings are also compatible with right heart failure.

Another common symptoms that usually accompanies peripheral edema is shortness of breath due to pleural effusions. Right heart failure causes the accumulation of fluid in peripheral tissues but also in the lungs (particularly the right lung) causing shortness of breath.

I hope I've helped!
You can ask for more details, if you'd like.

Kind Regards!
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Suggest Treatment For Peripheral Edema And Dilated Right Ventricles

Brief Answer: Yes... Detailed Answer: Hello, peripheral edema is a very common symptom of decompensated right heart failure. The rest of the ultrasound findings are also compatible with right heart failure. Another common symptoms that usually accompanies peripheral edema is shortness of breath due to pleural effusions. Right heart failure causes the accumulation of fluid in peripheral tissues but also in the lungs (particularly the right lung) causing shortness of breath. I hope I've helped! You can ask for more details, if you'd like. Kind Regards!