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Cardiovascular Remodeling

Meaning

Cardiovascular remodeling is a complex biological process involving structural, functional, and compositional changes in the heart and blood vessels, often in response to chronic physiological stress. This adaptation can be either beneficial, such as exercise-induced cardiac hypertrophy, or pathological, leading to conditions like ventricular wall thickening and arterial stiffening. It represents the organ system’s dynamic attempt to adapt to altered hemodynamic loads or hormonal environments. Pathological remodeling significantly compromises vascular homeostasis and overall cardiovascular wellness.