Women and Hypertension

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Control of Hypertension Low in WomenAbout Half Are Treated; About a Quarter Are Controlled*olled*Women n, %8070605040302010075.1 73.671.260.160.062.029.127.429.61988–1991 1991–1994 1999–2000Awareness Treatment Control*Percentage of hypertensive patients controlled. Control=treatment with antihypertensivemedication and a measured BP of
Today, we have:increased knowledge about the prevalence of hypertension amongwomena better understanding of CV risks in womenmore aggressive hypertension treatment guidelinesmore effective drug optionsSo why are BP control rates among women as lowas they were nearly 20 years ago?
Page 1 and 2: • Kathleen Drinan DO, FACC, FACOI
Page 3: Heart Disease Is the Leading Cause
Page 7 and 8: Hazard RatioSBP Is a Strong Predict
Page 11 and 12: Hypertension Mortality Is Greater f
Page 13: HF Is A Major Concern for Women•
Page 19: BP Rises After Menopause—Risk of
Page 22: Hypertension Increases With Weight
Page 25 and 26: Smoking and Physical Inactivity Are
Page 27: Evolution of Antihypertensive Agent
Page 31 and 32: AWARENESS• WTH - over one half of
Page 33 and 34: • “My doctor gave me a grave lo
Page 35 and 36: JNC 7*:Need for Prompt Aggressive A
Page 37: JNC 7: Management of BPLifestyle Mo

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