Problem: A 60-year-old patient with a 35-year history of alcoholism is referred to a cardiologist from his primary care physician. The patient's blood pressure is 148/90. During physical exam, the cardiologist notices bilateral ankle swelling with 2+ pitting edema. The patient denies any breathing issues. Which of the following is the best diagnosis? Need Assignment Help?
Select one O A. Left-sided congestive Heart Failure O B. Right-sided congestive Heart Failure O C. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy O D. Cor Pulmonale