Why is hyperlipidemia so common in elderly PTs with hypertension?

Fezman92

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Why is this so common? Is the hypertension in part due to the hyperlipidemia since there’s such a buildup of lipids in the blood that the body has to work harder to keep the blood pumping?
 

GMCmedic

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The answer to most of your questions like this, is because healthy people don't use ambulances.
 
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