A 65-year-old male with a history of untreated hypertension is now experiencing left heart failure. A nurse recalls that his untreated hypertension led to:
A) ventricular dilation and wall thinning.
B) myocardial hypertrophy and ventricular remodelling.
C) inhibition of renin and aldosterone.
D) alterations in alpha and beta receptor function.

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Untreated hypertension causes increased afterload, leading to myocardial hypertrophy and ventricular remodeling as the heart works harder to pump blood against the elevated pressure.

A 65-Year-Old Male with a History of Untreated Hypertension Is