The Term for the Inability of the Heart to Pump

question 31

Multiple Choice

The term for the inability of the heart to pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body, resulting in lung congestion and dyspnea is

• A)arteriosclerosis
• B)ischemia
• C)congestive heart failure
• D)peripheral artery disease

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