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Hypertention creates a tough environment that may cause a mechanical trauma to the intima layer of the blood vessel wall; upon such effect may leave a tear of intima and therefore predispose to atheroma.

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Hypertension, which is a condition of higher than normal blood pressure, can lead to Heart disease and stroke (a condition related to a disease) because it causes undue stress on the cardiovascular system. The risk of developing any of these three can be reduced through proper diet and regular exercise.

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No, elevated blood pressure is hypertension; atherosclerosis is fatty deposits in arterial walls.

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yes because it all depends on how you live your life and your lifestyle. eat healthy and excersise then you won't have any problems. :)

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With the heart because heart cells will begin to die.Stroke happens when blockage occurs in the arteries and you get a stroke.

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It increases your blood pressure because the diameter of the vessels is smaller which requires more force for the blood to pump through them.

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