Open AccessHypertension in Women: Part I
Author(s) -
Igho Pemu Priscilla,
Ofili Elizabeth
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
the journal of clinical hypertension
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.909
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1751-7176
pISSN - 1524-6175
DOI - 10.1111/j.1751-7176.2008.06552.x
Subject(s) - medicine , angiotensin receptor blockers , clinical trial , angiotensin converting enzyme , intensive care medicine , endocrinology , blood pressure
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 β‐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.