In heart failure, dyspnea often develops when the person has been lying down for several hours. This is because assumption of the supine position causes:
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Decrease in preload. |
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An increase in arterial pressure. |
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Decreased blood return to the right heart. |
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* In heart failure ,dyspnea often develops when the person has been lying
down for several hours.this is because assumption of the supine position
causes Mobilization and distribution of edema fluid from the dependent area
of the body the lungs.
In heart failure, dyspnea often develops when the person has been lying down for several hours....
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