Reason for withdrawal from publication
This protocol was withdrawn in April 2016 as the author team was unable to progress to the final review stage. An editorial decision was taken not to pursue this title.
The editorial group responsible for this previously published document have withdrawn it from publication.
Feedback
Query from Dr Umesh Chandra
Summary
Sir,a nice document but I feel in the summary where authors mentioned about left side failure leading to venous congestion in lung should be read as right side heart failure leading to pulmonary congestion.
Regards, Umesh Chandra
Specialist in Pulmonary Medicine, Director, IOHER
Reply
When the left side of the heart (left ventricle) starts to fail, fluid collects in the lungs (pulmonary edema). This extra fluid in the lungs (pulmonary congestion) makes it more difficult for the airways to expand as a person inhales. Breathing becomes more difficult and the person may feel short of breath, particularly with activity or when lying down.
When the right side of the heart (right ventricle) starts to fail, fluid begins to collect in the feet and lower legs. Puffy leg swelling (edema) is a sign of right heart failure, especially if the edema is pitting edema. With pitting edema, a finger pressed on the swollen leg leaves an imprint. Non‐pitting edema is not caused by heart failure.
With best wishes, Rajaa Faris
What's new
| Date | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 12 March 2019 | Amended | This protocol was withdrawn in April 2016 as the author team was unable to progress to the final review stage. An editorial decision was taken not to pursue this title. |
History
Protocol first published: Issue 4, 2002 Review first published: Issue 1, 2006
| Date | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 4 April 2016 | Amended | The Editor/CRG withdrew this protocol as the current author team are unable to progress to the final review stage. This title is open for a new author team which will have to start with a new protocol. |
| 8 October 2012 | Feedback has been incorporated | New feedback included |
| 27 September 2011 | New citation required but conclusions have not changed | Searches were updated and run on 22th February 2011. No new trials for inclusion were found. |
| 9 October 2008 | New search has been performed | Searches were updated on 29th June 2008. Minor changes were made to update the search strategy. One potential trial was identified but excluded from the review. No new trials were found that met inclusion criteria. Minor amendments have been made to update the background and discussion sections. The conclusions remain unchanged. |
| 16 May 2008 | Amended | Converted to new review format. |
Sources of support
Internal sources
The Royal Brompton Hospital, London, UK.
The National Heart & Lung Institute, London, UK.
External sources
No sources of support supplied
Withdrawn from publication for reasons stated in the review