write a short note on 1) high blood pressure. 2) coronary artery disease
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After the menopause, women become more susceptible to high blood pressure. Hypertension is a major contributor to coronary heart disease and stroke, the two leading causes of death among adults worldwide.
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HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Hypertension (HTN or HT), also known as high blood pressure (HBP), is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. High blood pressure typically does not cause symptoms.
CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE
The most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD), narrowing of coronary arteries. These are the blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart. The condition is also called coronary heart disease (CHD). CAD is usually caused by atherosclerosis.