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Hypertension is the leading cause of stroke. Hypertension results from reduced elasticity in arteries due to older age and atheroma and calcification build up in the arteries.
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Hypertension
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Diabetes mellitus type 2 is linked to other co-morbidities like hypertension and obesity, however, it is not the leading cause of stroke.
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d
Diabetes mellitus type 2
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Obesity is linked to hypertension and other co-morbidities like type 2 diabetes mellitus and atherosclerosis, however, hypertension is still the leading cause of stroke.
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c
Obesity
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Whilst smoking can lead to hypertension, smoking itself is not the biggest cause of stroke.
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Smoking
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Depression has been linked to stroke, however, it is more common to have depression after a stroke occurs. Hypertension is the leading cause of stroke.
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Depression
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3701
Hypertension
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Cardiology
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Which of the following is the most likely cause of a stroke?
a