Which of the following disorders results from when a lung condition interferes with the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the alveoli and right-sided heart failure develops?
a. cor pulmonale c. left-sided heart failure
b. endocarditis d. myocardial infarction
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In cor pulmonale, the heart is affected because a lung condition interferes with the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the alveoli. This can result in right-sided heart failure.
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