Hea failure cells are?: (A) polymorphonuclear cells, (B) Steam cells, (C) Macrophages, (D) Fibroblasts
Answer is C. Breakdown of red cells and hemoglobin leads to the appearance of hemosiderin-laden alveolar macrophages-- so-called hea failure cells--that reflect previous episodes of pulmonary edema. (Robbins Basic Pathology,9th edition,pg no.367)