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aalyn [17]
3 years ago
11

Explain how hypertension, heart disease, and stroke are related.

Health
2 answers:
olya-2409 [2.1K]3 years ago
8 0
Without appropriate blood pressure control, the heart can weaken over time and heart failure may develop. High blood pressure also leads to thickening of the blood vessel walls. When combined with cholesterol deposits in the blood vessels, the risk of heart attack and stroke increases
Viefleur [7K]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

The heart can weaken over time if blood pressure is not controlled properly, and heart failure can develop. Blood vessel walls thicken as a result of high blood pressure. When cholesterol deposits in blood arteries are mixed, the risk of heart attack and stroke rises.

Explanation:

Since cardiac arrest and strokes are caused by insufficient blood to the heart and brain (usually due from an artery blockage), high BP can increase the risk of the arteries being blocked

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