A condition characterized by the inability of a weak left ventricle to pump enough blood through the body is:

A) congestive heart failure
B) cor pulmonale
C) myocardial infarction
D) cardiac tamponade


A
Explanation: Congestive heart failure is left-sided heart failure, where the heart is failing to function appropriately. It results in pulmonary congestion or fluid in the lungs.

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