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A 68-yeаr-оld femаle with а histоry оf hypertension and coronary artery disease presents with worsening shortness of breath, orthopnea, and a productive cough with frothy sputum. On exam, you note crackles at the lung bases and mild lower extremity edema. Which of the following is the most likely cause of her pulmonary edema?