Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-The heart is unable to pump its required amount of blood; pulmonary edema may result

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Congestive heart failure is the condition where the heart is unable to pump its required amount of blood, leading to fluid buildup in the lungs (pulmonary edema) and other tissues.

Answer: B
 Angina is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart isn't getting enough oxygen-rich blood.

Answer: C
 Arrhythmias are abnormal heart rhythms that can cause the heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly.

Answer: D
 Beta blockers are medications that slow down the heart rate and reduce the workload on the heart, making them useful for treating conditions like high blood pressure, arrhythmias, and angina.

Answer: E
 Claudication is pain, cramping or fatigue in the legs that occurs during physical activity and subsides with rest.

Answer: G
 Cyanosis is a bluish tint to the skin resulting from a lack of oxygen in the blood.

Answer: H
 Emboli are blood clots or other foreign material that travels through the bloodstream and can cause a blockage in a blood vessel.

Answer: I
 Endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of the heart, typically caused by bacteria.

Answer: J
 Essential hypertension is high blood pressure without an identifiable cause.

Answer: L
 Mitral valve prolapse is a condition where the valve between the heart's left atrium and left ventricle doesn't close properly, causing blood to leak backward into the atrium.

Answer: M
 Murmurs are abnormal heart sounds that occur when blood flows through a valve that doesn't open or close properly.

Answer: N
 Occlusion refers to a blockage or closure of a blood vessel.

Answer: O
 Palpitations are the sensation of the heart racing, fluttering, or skipping a beat.

Answer: P
 Patent ductus arteriosus is a congenital heart defect where a blood vessel that's supposed to close after birth remains open, causing abnormal blood flow between the heart and lungs.

Answer: Q
 Raynaud phenomenon is a condition where the blood vessels in the fingers and toes constrict in response to cold or stress, causing numbness, pain or tingling.

Answer: R
 Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart defect that involves four abnormalities in the structure of the heart, resulting in oxygen-poor blood being pumped to the body.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings