When the workload on the heart increases, the ventricular wall may thicken too, known as cardiac hypertrophy. This is an adaptive response that reduces pressure on the heart and maintains the activity ...

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Over time, this extra demand causes structural changes including thickened heart walls and enlarged chambers – adaptations that ultimately reduce pumping efficiency. Additionally, fatty tissue ...

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