Excessive preload over time would lead to:
A) decreased capacity of the left ventricle.
B) strengthening of the left ventricle.
C) increased ejection fraction of the left ventricle.
D) weakening of the left ventricle.

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Excessive preload over time would lead to stretching and enlargement of the left ventricle, which could eventually lead to weakening and decreased contractility of the muscle. This would ultimately decrease the pumping ability of the heart and lead to heart failure.

Excessive Preload Over Time Would Lead To