How Does Angiotensin II Increase the Workload of the Heart

question 22

Multiple Choice

How does angiotensin II increase the workload of the heart after a myocardial infarction?

• A) By increasing the peripheral vascular resistance
• B) By causing dysrhythmias as a result of hyperkalemia
• C) By reducing the contractility of the myocardium
• D) By stimulating the sympathetic nervous system

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