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Lady bird [3.3K]
2 years ago
5

Why is elevated blood pressure a risk factor in the development of heart disease

Medicine
1 answer:
zvonat [6]2 years ago
3 0

Answer:

High Blood Pressure. Hypertension increases one’s risk of cardiovascular disease as the blood vessel walls become irritated by the increased pressure exerted by the blood flowing through. As more and more damage is done to the vessel walls, plaque tends to form, in turn increasing the likelihood of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease.

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