Ventricular Hypertrophy Occurs When the Heart Must Exert More Effort

question 2

Multiple Choice

Ventricular hypertrophy occurs when the heart must exert more effort to maintain normal cardiac output. Why is this greater effort needed?

• A)Smaller chamber capacity in the atria
• B)Abnormal electrical conduction through the heart
• C)Extensive use of blood thinners such as Coumadin
• D)Increased peripheral vascular resistance

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