Define heart failure

A) Heart failure is the inability of the heart to keep a normal heart rhythm.
B) Heart failure is a blockage in one of the coronary arteries that prevents blood flow to the coronary tissue.
C) Heart failure is a condition of an abnormally slow heart rate.
D) Heart failure is a condition where the heart can no longer meet the oxygen and nutrient demands of peripheral tissues.
E) Heart failure is a condition in which one or more valves fail to prevent regurgitation of blood.


Answer: D

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