A Patient Is Found to Have Reduced Blood Flow Through

A patient is found to have reduced blood flow through pulmonary vessels and excess fluid accumulation in the abdomen and legs.  Which of the following conditions would best explain this patient's symptoms?

A) Reduced blood flow through the heart valve separating the right atrium and right ventricle
B) Partial blockage of the heart valve separating the left ventricle and aorta
C) Increased volume of blood pumped from the right ventricle
D) Backflow of blood from the left ventricle into the left atrium

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