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How long does it take high blood pressure to cause heart attack? hours, years, what?
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Years: The problem is, most people don't know when their hbp began and have already been exposed for years when diagnosed. Also, hbp is only 1 of many risk factors. It is actually a more potent risk factor by far for stroke and congestive heart failure than for heart attack. (also kidney failure). Treating it lowers the risk.
Answered 6/11/2019
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Years: High blood pressure is associated with the development of atherosclerosis or plaques in the arteries. This accumulation of fat in the arterial wall takes years to develop.
Answered 1/5/2018
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