Wednesday, August 1, 2012

HOW ARHTEROSCLEROSIS AFFECTS BLOOD PRESSUE

A thickened atherosclerotic blood vessel becomes less compliant and can therefore result in a higher BP (same volume of blood traveling in smaller and stiffer pipes). Elevated BP is a potent risk factor for accelerating atherosclerosis.

POSTED BY:  STEVEN AJLUNI, MD

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