____ (low cardiac output) occurs when the impaired ventricle is unable to overcome the pressure in the receiving artery to expel its contents.

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Low cardiac output occurs in systolic dysfunction when the ventricle is unable to contract and expel enough blood to meet the body's needs. In diastolic dysfunction, the ventricle is stiff and doesn't fill adequately, leading to congestion rather than reduced cardiac output. Hypertrophic and restrictive cardiomyopathy may also lead to decreased cardiac output, but the mechanism is different.

____ (Low Cardiac Output) Occurs When the Impaired Ventricle Is