Closing the gap: treating hypertension in women.
Journal Article (Review)
Hypertension is a common and readily modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. Despite extensive clinical trial results and efforts to increase public awareness, it remains inadequately controlled in the general population. Women are particularly vulnerable. Recent data indicate both a growing prevalence of hypertension, particularly in the postmenopausal and African American populations, and significantly lower rates of adequate blood pressure control relative to men. Patient sex has an important influence on the nature of the disease, its management, and outcomes. This review will focus on sex-specific factors that contribute to hypertension in women, and current patterns and efficacy of treatment. In addition, we will highlight evidence-based options for antihypertensive treatment in women.
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Duke Authors
- Dolor, Rowena Joy
- Frazier, Camille Genise
- Newby, Laura Kristin
- Samad, Zainab
- Shah, Svati Hasmukh
- Wang, Tracy Yu-Ping
Cited Authors
- Samad, Z; Wang, TY; Frazier, CG; Shah, SH; Dolor, RJ; Newby, LK
Published Date
- November 2008
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 16 / 6
Start / End Page
- 305 - 313
PubMed ID
- 18923234
Pubmed Central ID
- 18923234
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1538-4683
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1097/CRD.0b013e31817f9350
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States