Hypertension in women: part I.
The basis for the treatment of hypertension in women has evolved in step with the inclusion of women in studies of treatment in hypertension. Recent outcome trials comparing angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, or calcium antagonists with diuretics and beta-blockers in older, high-risk patients have generally shown similar benefits for women and men. The current evidence therefore indicates that sex should not play a role in decisions about whether to treat hypertension or about the choice of agents.
Igho Pemu
Priscilla
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Department of Medicine and the Clinical Research Center, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D014943:Global Health; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D009017:Morbidity / Q000639:trends; D011379:Prognosis
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents