Can I develop coronary artery disease without hypertension?
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Can I develop coronary artery disease without hypertension?
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Dr. Louis Grenzer
Internal Medicine - Cardiology
In brief: Sure
Hypertension is just one of many risk factors for coronary artery disease.
In brief: Sure
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Dr. Jon Spiers
Surgery - Thoracic
In brief: Yes
Hypertension is a risk factor for cad, but you can get coronary artery disease with normal blood pressure.
This does not diminish the importance of managing your blood pressure - don't ignore it.
In brief: Yes
Hypertension is a risk factor for cad, but you can get coronary artery disease with normal blood pressure.
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