Question: Miguel has congestive heart failure due to a valvular deficiency. He has edema in his ankles and hands. His liver is swollen, and he has accumulated fluid in his abdomen.
Determine which valve could be damaged?
Determine which side of the heart (if either) is likely to hypertrophy? What, if any, long-term consequences is this likely to lead to?
Determine why is he experiencing edema?