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Does the presence of athrosclaratic plaque increase blood pressure? |
Yes, plaque is one of the most comman reasons for high blood pressure. It causes narrowing and harding of the blood vessels and makes it more difficult for the blood to travel and the vessel to expand, thus the pressure required to pump the blood is greater.
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