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Hypertension in Women.
In women only, higher systolic pressure confers an increased risk for hypertension, according to data obtained from 55,000 physicians and other health professionals.
Diastolic blood pressure doesn't predict cardiovascular risk in women after adjustment for variables such as age, alcohol use, exercise, smoking, and hormone use that are not related to blood pressure, Dr. Robert J. Glynn said at the 22nd Congress of the European Society of Cardiology
These conclusions were drawn from the Women's Health Study, an ongoing trial with more than 5 years of follow-up in nearly 40,000 health professionals. Only ...
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