Cardiomyopathy may lead to pulmonary edema due to:

A. acute injury to the myocardium.
B. a profound decrease in heart rate.
C. reduced contractile force of the heart.
D. weakening of the right side of the heart.


Answer: C. reduced contractile force of the heart.

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