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5. Briefly state the cause of the following diseases: hypertension, stroke, heart attack give a good answer to these suggested

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Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. High blood pressure usually does not cause symptoms. Long-term high blood pressure, however, is a major risk factor for stroke, coronary artery disease, heart failure

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