What risk factor for coronary artery disease results in vascular injury and increased vascular wall stress?
  1. Hypercholesterolemia
  2. Hypertension
  3. Cigarette smoking
  4. Obesity
Explanation
Answer: B - Hypertension is the risk factor for coronary artery disease which results in vascular injury and increased vascular wall stress. The overall effect increases the heart’s workload in pumping blood through the body’s vasculature.
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