In systolic heart failure, what effect does angiotensin II have on stroke volume?
A)Increases preload and decreases afterload
B)Increases preload and increases afterload
C)Decreases preload and increases afterload
D)Decreases preload and decreases afterload

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Activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) causes not only increases in preload and afterload but also direct toxicity to the myocardium.

In Systolic Heart Failure, What Effect Does Angiotensin II Have