This results in an increased volume and pressure in the left atrium, which results in atrial hypertrophy and dilation. This ultimately can increase the pressure and volume in the pulmonary circulation and cause pulmonary edema.

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1. This results in an increased volume and pressure in the left atrium, which results in atrial hypertrophy and dilation. This ultimately can increase the pressure and volume in the pulmonary circulation and cause pulmonary edema.