122. A patient with chronic heart failure experiences cardiac remodeling (ventricular hypertrophy and dilation). What is the technical pathophysiological consequence of this remodeling on cardiac function?
A.
Improved cardiac output.
B.
Increased myocardial oxygen demand and impaired contractility, leading to progressive worsening of heart failure.
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C.
Decreased preload.
D.
Enhanced relaxation.
📖 Additional Information
Improved cardiac output.
Increased myocardial oxygen demand and impaired contractility, leading to progressive worsening of heart failure.
