Alice visits the hospital for a medical checkup after experiencing shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. When Dr. Gavin examines her, he discovers that her lungs are filled with fluid. Dr. Gavin immediately suspects that Alice is suffering from a certain heart disease. Which of the following conditions is Dr. Gavin suspecting she has?
A. Arteriosclerosis
B. Chronic heart failure
C. Coronary artery disease
D. Myocardial infarction
Answer: B
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