Your patient has had hypertension for 10 years, a myocardial infarction 5 years ago, and now complains of dyspnea on exertion, cough, and three-pillow orthopnea. Which of the following conditions is likely?

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The symptoms described, including dyspnea on exertion, cough, and three-pillow orthopnea, are indicative of left ventricular failure. These symptoms suggest a decrease in the left ventricular function, leading to pulmonary congestion and the clinical manifestations of heart failure.

Your Patient Has Had Hypertension for 10 Years, a Myocardial