Table 2. Predominant clinical situations for left-sided and right-sided heart failure.
| Left-sided heart failure | Right-sided heart failure |
|---|---|
| Coronary artery disease | Coronary artery disease (right ventricle MI) |
| Hypertension | COPD |
| Myocarditis | Pulmonary hypertension |
| Heart valve disease | Pulmonary valve stenosis |
| Tachycardiomyopathy | Pulmonary embolism |
| Tricuspidal regurgitation | |
| Pneumothorax | |
| Pericardial effusion |