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What are the 2 pathophysiology of hypertension in the heart

Author: Lapras Fan



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Muscle hypertrophy - Left ventricle works harder to combat high wall pressure - Due to muscle hypertrophy, there is higher demand of oxygen which could lead to LV ischemia and failure→ pulmonary congestion and oedema Atherosclerosis : - Endothelial damage in coronary arteries by atheroma which leads to loss of elasticity and hardening - Narrowing and reduced oxygen supply - Angina →infarction → heart failure


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