Abstract Purpose of Review This review aims to examine gender differences in both the
epidemiology and pathophysiology of hypertension and to explore gender peculiarities on …

Life expectancy is longer in women compared to men, and cardiovascular events occur at a
lower rate and at a later age in females than males. The impact of gender on the prevalence …

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women, yet clinical trials have
not evaluated specific treatment strategies for women. Recently, there has been an …

Cardiovascular disease claims more women's lives than any other disease. Hypertension is
an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease in women but is often underestimated and …

Abstract Purpose of Review To review recent data on sex differences in the prevalence,
outcomes and management of hypertension. Recent Findings Although hypertension is …

Numerous studies have shown that female human beings exhibit lower blood pressure
levels over much of their life span compared with their age-matched counterparts. This …

Hypertension is the leading risk factor for global mortality and morbidity and remains the
major preventable cause of cardiovascular diseases. Gender differences in risk factors and …

The prevalence, impact, and control of hypertension differ between the sexes in the US
population. In addition, pregnancy, oral contraceptive use, and menopausal hormone …

There is strong evidence that sex chromosomes and sex hormones influence blood
pressure (BP) regulation, distribution of cardiovascular (CV) risk factors and co-morbidities …

In European countries and in the USA, hypertension represents an important risk factor for
cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in men and women. Women do not perceive CVD as an …