23 : Peter Sterling, Part 1
Circle of Willis
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Impact of High Blood Pressure on Arterial Vessels
High blood pressure causes arterial vessels to thicken and hypertrophy, similar to how lifting weights causes skeletal muscles to grow. This adaptation leads to the development of pathologies such as vessel cracks and plaque deposition, which can result in heart attacks and strokes. The issue is not with regulation, but with insufficient time spent in rebuilding and repairing the body, leading to adverse health outcomes.
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