Which statement is accurate regarding the physiological changes associated with heart failure?
A. Blood backs up into the lungs due to right ventricular hypertrophy.
B. The walls of the heart shrink, leading to lower cardiac output.
C. Cardiac remodeling occurs after prolonged ventricular hypertrophy.
D. Blood pressure increases, resulting in lowered afterload.
Answer: C
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