What is the condition called when the heart cannot pump sufficient blood to meet bodily needs?

The condition in which the heart cannot pump sufficient blood to meet the body's needs is known as heart failure. Heart failure occurs when the heart is unable to fill with enough blood or pump blood effectively to provide adequate circulation to the organs and tissues. This results in symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath, and fluid retention.

Cardiogenic shock, while a serious condition that involves inadequate blood flow due to the heart's inability to pump effectively, is typically a complication of severe heart failure or myocardial infarction. Myocardial infarction refers specifically to a heart attack, which is an event that may lead to heart failure but is not itself a chronic condition of persistent inadequate blood circulation. Hypovolemic shock pertains to a significant loss of blood volume, leading to decreased circulation, but it is not directly related to the heart's pumping ability.

In summary, while all these conditions involve critical issues with blood flow and the heart, heart failure is the overarching term that describes the chronic inability of the heart to pump effectively.