What is the Cause of Ventricular Hypertrophy

Question

What is the cause of ventricular hypertrophy?
A) The heart muscle is not receiving sufficient oxygen.
B) The ventricle is working too hard.
C) The person has an infection.
D) There is excess fluid accumulating in the pericardial space.

Accepted Answer

Ventricular hypertrophy is typically caused by long-standing increases in pressure or volume overload on the ventricle, which makes the heart work too hard. This can result from conditions such as hypertension, aortic stenosis, or chronic valvular disease.