A patient presents with dyspnea and orthopnea. Lung exam reveals rales. Which condition best explains these findings?
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Correct answer: Left-sided heart failure
Left-sided heart failure causes pulmonary congestion, leading to dyspnea, orthopnea, and crackles on lung exam.
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