105. A patient with chronic heart failure has an ejection fraction of 30%. What is the technical primary pathophysiological implication of this reduced ejection fraction?
A.
Diastolic dysfunction.
B.
Impaired systolic function and reduced cardiac output.
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C.
Increased preload.
D.
Normal cardiac function.
📖 Additional Information
Diastolic dysfunction.
Impaired systolic function and reduced cardiac output.