A patient whose ventricles of the heart are not able to contract and pump properly, and who exhibits signs of fatigue, dyspnea, tachycardia, chest pain, and edema, may have:

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The symptoms described are associated with congestive heart failure, a condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood effectively. Dysrhythmia, atherosclerosis, and orthostatic hypotension may also have some of the listed symptoms, but are not the primary cause of the condition.

A Patient Whose Ventricles of the Heart Are Not Able