Which of the following definitions of heart failure is correct_______
A. Cardiac output is normal
B. Cardiac output per stroke is lower than normal
C. Cardiac index is lower than normal
D. The absolute or relative reduction of cardiac output is insufficient to meet the metabolic needs of systemic tissues
Answer:D
Which of the following definitions of heart failure is correct_______
A. Cardiac output is normal B. Cardiac output per stroke is lower than normal C. Cardiac index is lower than normal D. The absolute or relative reduction of cardiac output is insufficient to meet the metabolic needs of systemic tissues