Atherosclerosis can lead to

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Question focus: Atherosclerosis and its potential consequences. 
Option 1: hypertension. Atherosclerosis causes stiffening and narrowing of arteries, which can raise systemic vascular resistance and contribute to elevated blood pressure over time. This link means hypertension can be a consequence of atherosclerotic vascular disease. 
Option 2: coronary artery disease. Atherosclerosis directly narrows and blocks coronary arteries, reducing blood flow to the heart muscle and leading to coronary artery disease, angina, or myocardial infarction. This is a well-established, direct consequence of atherosclerotic plaque buildup in the coronaries. 
Option 3: stroke. In the cerebral circulation, atherosclerotic plaques can limit blood flow or rupture, causing ischemic stroke or, less commonly, hemorrhagic stroke due to vessel weakening. Therefore stroke is another recognized outcome of atherosclerosis. 
Option 4: all of the above. Given that atherosclerosis can contribute to hypertension, causes coronary artery disease, and can lead to stroke, the statement that all of the above are potential outcomes is accurate. 
Putting it together, each individual option (hypertension, CAD, stroke) corresponds to a plausible pathophysiological consequence of atherosclerosis, and their combination reflects the broad impact of systemic atherosclerotic disease. 
Note on potential misconceptions: While one might think atherosclerosis only affects the heart or vessels in one location, the condition is systemic and can influence multiple vascular beds, which is why the comprehensive choice fits best.

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