Hypertension greatly increases the workload of the heart, resulting in gradual enlargement of the left ventricle.

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Hypertension (high blood pressure) forces the heart to work harder to pump blood, which can lead to thickening of the heart muscle, particularly the left ventricle, as it tries to compensate for the increased workload. This condition is known as left ventricular hypertrophy.

Hypertension Greatly Increases the Workload of the Heart, Resulting in Gradual