W hich of the following is NOT an effect of hypertension ?
A) Delayed opening of the aortic valve
B) Increased work of the heart
C) Increased stroke volume for a given preload
D) Given a stroke volume, an increase in the preload
E) Given a cardiac output, an increase in the preload

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hypertension typically leads to increased afterload, which can decrease stroke volume for a given preload, not increase it.

W Hich of the Following Is NOT an Effect of Hypertension