Concept Map Worksheet Mary Richards Jasgou1752 Pathophysiology of Disease Heart Failure Left-Sided Heart Failure • The pumping ability of the left ventricle fails and cardiac output decreases... . • Blood backs up into the left atrium and lungs, causing pulmonary congestion. • If untreated, left-sided heart failure leads to right- sided heart failure. Right-Sided Heart Failure • Ineffective contractile function of the right ventricle leads to blood backing up into the right atrium and the peripheral circulation, which results in peripheral edema and engorgement of the kidneys and other organs. [Show More]
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