The Condition Where Fluid Compresses the Heart and Limits Its

question 31

Multiple Choice

The condition where fluid compresses the heart and limits its ability to contract is called__________ .

• A) cardiac tamponade
• B) myocardial infarction
• C) pericarditis
• D) angina pectoris

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