Which of the following patients is most likely to exhibit signs and symptoms of low cardiac output?

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A low heart rate combined with frequent sinus arrests lasting 2.5 seconds indicates a significant decrease in cardiac output, as the heart is not effectively pumping blood to the body during these periods of cardiac arrest. The other choices may not necessarily indicate low cardiac output, as a low heart rate in an athlete may be a sign of increased fitness and efficiency, sinus arrests lasting only 1 second may not significantly impact cardiac output, and a heart rate of 110 during exercise is normal.

Which of the Following Patients Is Most Likely to Exhibit