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Management of Hypertension in Women
A gender-specific approach to cardiovascular diseases (CVD) has been practiced for decades, although not always to the advantage of women. Based on population data showing that women are at lower risk for CVD events than men. Sex has generally been regarded as a protective factor for CVD. Unfortunately, CVD risk assessment has therefore received less […]
Cardiology, CVD, hypertension, risk assessment
Restless Leg Syndrome Tied to Hypertension
Restless legs syndrome and hypertension in middle-aged women by Gao X et al. Medical News: Restless Legs Tied to Hypertension - Printable Version
Cardiology, hypertension, Sleep
Common Complaint of Unusual Fatigue and Chest Pressure
In This Case: Evaluating Unusual Fatigue and Chest Pressure By Janice Werbinski, MD, Clinical Overview Despite general acknowledgement of the sex specific differences in symptom presentation during MI, women do not receive equal, or sufficient response to cardiovascular symptoms because women arrive with complaints differing from the male norm. History: JL is a 63 […]
Cardiology, CVD, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, Sleep