136. A patient with uncontrolled hypertension develops target organ damage. What is the critical underlying pathophysiological mechanism of hypertension leading to organ damage?
A.
Increased blood volume.
B.
Chronic endothelial injury, inflammation, and vascular remodeling, leading to atherosclerosis and organ ischemia.
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C.
Decreased cardiac output.
D.
Vasodilation.
📖 Additional Information
Increased blood volume.
Chronic endothelial injury, inflammation, and vascular remodeling, leading to atherosclerosis and organ ischemia.
