69 y/o male with history of COPD. He has productive cough with a thick yellow sputum. CXR showed clear lung fields bilaterally with depressed diaphragm. Respiratory rate 38/min. ABG at normal atmospheric air: PaCO2 = 78 mmHg, PaO2 = 53 mmHg, SaO2 = 87%.What type of respiratory failure is he suffering from?What are the effects of respiratory failure on the cardiovascular system?

Normal values of ABG are- Partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2): 38 to 42 mm Hg. Partial…

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69 y/o male with history of COPD. He has productive cough with a thick yellow sputum. CXR showed clear lung fields bilaterally with depressed diaphragm. Respiratory rate 38/min. ABG at normal atmospheric air: PaCO₂ = 78 mmHg, PaO₂ = 53 mmHg, SaO₂ = 87%.
1. What type of respiratory failure is he suffering from?
2. What are the effects of respiratory failure on the cardiovascular system?

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