What Is the Term for an Abnormal Thickening of the Ventricular

question 1

Multiple Choice

What is the term for an abnormal thickening of the ventricular wall due to chronic pressure overload that is often caused by hypertension?

• A)Hyperpnea
• B)Hypertension
• C)Hyperkalemia
• D)Hypertrophy

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Definitions:

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