A patient with long-standing hypertension is at risk for hypertensive heart disease. Which of the following clinical findings is indicative of this complication?

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An S₄ heart sound, also known as a "gallop rhythm," can be indicative of hypertensive heart disease. It is caused by abnormal filling of the ventricles and is often a sign of left ventricular dysfunction. Low voltage on electrocardiogram and tachycardia may be present in other cardiac conditions, but are not specific to hypertensive heart disease. Bounding peripheral pulses may also be present in hypertension, but are not specifically indicative of hypertensive heart disease.

A Patient with Long-Standing Hypertension Is at Risk for Hypertensive