Which of the following conditions will cause ventricular constriction?

a. Myocardial infarction
b. Left ventricular hypertrophy
c. Ventricular aneurysms
d. Pericarditis


ANS: D
Pericarditis is the only condition of the ones listed that will lead to ventricular constriction.

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