4. Arguments for Epiphenomenalism. Arguments in favor of a philosophical theory typically focus on its advantages compared to other theoriesâthat it can explain more phenomena or that it provides a more economical or a more unifying explanation of the relevant phenomena. There are no arguments for epiphenomenalism in that sense.
(high blood pressure) as a cause of chest pain in both men and women is listed first because it is the single most common cause of chest pain, including coronary artery disease itself. In other words, more people suffer from chest pain due to high blood pressure than those who have chest pain because of obstructive coronary artery disease.
Causes of High Blood Pressure. For most cases of high blood pressure there is no known cause. This is called primary hypertension. For others, certain medical conditions like kidney or heart conditions can cause high blood pressure. This is called secondary hypertension. Some medications like birth control pills or over-the-counter cold medicines can cause high blood pressure as well.