A patient suffers from pulmonary hypertension, which has increased the resistance in the pulmonary blood vessels. In response, which of the following will most likely occur?
A) The right side of the heart will weaken.
B) The heart muscle will become stronger.
C) The left side of the heart will weaken and fail.
D) The aorta will weaken and potentially rupture.
A
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