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Atherosclerosis

Is this condition a cause or an effect of Hypertension?

A cause in which Atherosclerosis develops Hypertension
An effect where Hypertension develops Atherosclerosis
Original post by ellipsis...
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I don't know any mechanisms whereby atherosclerosis can lead to hypertension. AFAIK, hypertension causes atherosclerosis, but the converse isn't true.
Original post by ellipsis...
Both


I don't know any mechanisms whereby atherosclerosis can lead to hypertension. AFAIK, hypertension causes atherosclerosis, but the converse isn't true.

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