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High blood pressure. High blood pressure (hypertension) is by far the most important risk factor for CVD. If your blood pressure is too high, it can damage your artery walls and increase your risk of developing a blood clot.igh blood pressure. High blood pressure (hypertension) is by far the most important risk factor for CVD. If your blood pressure is too high, it can damage your artery walls and increase your risk of developing a blood clot.
Risk factors are behaviors or conditions that increase your chance of developing a disease. Risk factors for cardiovascular disease are also often risk factors for other chronic diseases.Many risk factors are related.For example, if someone is not physically active, that person is more likely to become overweight and more likely to develop high blood pressure.any studies have shown the relationship between diet and cardiovascular disease. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables can prevent the development of and reduce high blood pressure, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. When people eat more fruits and vegetables, their blood pressure goes down.