An elderly patient's blood pressure is measured at 160/98. How would his left ventricular function be affected by this level of blood pressure?
A) This is an expected blood pressure in the elderly and has little effect on left ventricular function.
B) Left ventricular workload is increased with high afterload.
C) High blood pressure will enhance left ventricular perfusion during systole.
D) High-pressure work will lead to left ventricular atrophy.
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