A 68-year-old female is experiencing left heart failure. Physical exam reveals elevated blood pressure most likely caused by:
A) sympathetic nervous system compensation for decreased cardiac output.
B) stress hormones promoting increased cardiac contractility.
C) cardiotoxic effects of catecholamines and angiotensin.
D) diastolic dysfunction.
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