Questions: Which of the following is a potential complication of hypertension?
AV block
Atrial fibrillation
Ventricular hypertrophy
Atrial atrophy
Transcript text: Which of the following is a potential complication of hypertension?
AV block
Atrial fibrillation
Ventricular hypertrophy
Atrial atrophy
Solution
The answer is the third one: Ventricular hypertrophy.
Explanation for each option:
AV block: This is a condition where the electrical conduction between the atria and ventricles of the heart is impaired. While hypertension can contribute to heart disease, AV block is not a direct complication of hypertension.
Atrial fibrillation: This is an irregular and often rapid heart rate that can increase the risk of strokes, heart failure, and other heart-related complications. Hypertension is a risk factor for atrial fibrillation, but it is not a direct complication.
Ventricular hypertrophy: This is the thickening of the walls of the ventricles (the heart's main pumping chambers). Hypertension forces the heart to work harder to pump blood, which can lead to ventricular hypertrophy. This is a direct and common complication of hypertension.
Atrial atrophy: This refers to the wasting away or reduction in size of the atria. It is not a recognized complication of hypertension.
Summary:
Ventricular hypertrophy is a direct and common complication of hypertension, making it the correct answer.