Condition in Which the Ventricles Are Unable to Pump Blood

question 67

Multiple Choice

Condition in which the ventricles are unable to pump blood efficiently because of rapid, random contraction of cardiac muscle fibers is called

• A) atrial fibrillation.
• B) ventricular fibrillation.
• C) pulmonary arterial hypertension.
• D) congestive heart failure.

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