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Pericarditis Causes a Reduction in Cardiac Output as a Result

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Pericarditis causes a reduction in cardiac output as a result of which of the following?


A) Delays in the conduction system, interfering with cardiac rhythm
B) Weak myocardial contractions due to friction rub
C) Excess fluid in the pericardial cavity, which decreases ventricular filling
D) Incompetent valves, which allow regurgitation of blood

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