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1. • • High blood pressure can damage the cells of the arteries' inner lining. When fats from food enter the bloodstream, they can collect in the damaged arteries. In time, the artery walls become less elastic. This limits blood flow throughout the body.
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   Nov 28, 2023 · High blood pressure can narrow and damage the arteries that supply blood to the heart. This damage is known as coronary artery disease. Too little blood flow to the heart can lead to chest pain, called angina.

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   Feb 29, 2024 · High blood pressure is a common condition that affects the body's arteries. It's also called hypertension. If you have high blood pressure, the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls is consistently too high. The heart has to work harder to pump blood. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg).

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   High blood pressure changes that. The extra force of the blood can damage the cells on the inside walls of your arteries. If the pressure doesn't let up, it can cause tears in the...

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   Jan 23, 2018 · Circulatory system. Damage caused by high blood pressure starts small and builds over time. The longer it goes undiagnosed or uncontrolled, the more serious your risks. Your blood vessels and...

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   Mar 1, 2023 · High blood pressure raises the risk of atherosclerosis. When the heart beats, it pushes blood through the arteries in your entire body. Higher blood pressures mean that with each beat,...

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   Prognosis |. More Information. High blood pressure (hypertension) is persistently high pressure in the arteries. Often no cause for high blood pressure can be identified, but sometimes it occurs as a result of an underlying disorder of the kidneys or a hormonal disorder.

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   How does a high blood pressure affect arteries?

   • When the heart beats, it pushes blood through the arteries in your entire body. Higher blood pressures mean that with each beat, arteries throughout the body swell and stretch more than they would normally. This stretching can injure the endothelium, the delicate lining of all arteries, causing arteries to become stiffer over time.

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   How does arteriosclerosis affect blood pressure?

   • Arteriosclerosis interferes with the body's control of blood pressure, increasing the risk of high blood pressure. Arteriosclerosis makes arteries stiff, preventing the dilation that would otherwise return blood pressure to normal.

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   What happens if you have high blood pressure?

   • Seek emergency medical help for anyone with these blood pressure numbers. High blood pressure is a common condition that affects the body's arteries. It's also called hypertension. If you have high blood pressure, the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls is consistently too high. The heart has to work harder to pump blood.

   High blood pressure (hypertension) - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Can high blood pressure cause a bulge in a damaged artery?

   • High blood pressure can also cause a bulge to form in a damaged artery. This is known as an aneurysm. The bulge gets larger and larger and often isn’t found until it causes pain by pressing on another area of the body, or bursts. A ruptured aneurysm can be deadly if it’s in one of your major arteries. This can happen anywhere in the body.

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   May 6, 2024 · Atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the arteries) — High blood pressure can damage arteries in the body and allow plaque to build up. View the consequences of HBP infographic: English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF) | Traditional Chinese (PDF) | Simplified Chinese (PDF) How can hypertension cause other health problems?