Hypertension Across a Woman’s Lifecycle: Understanding the Burden and Impact-Hypertension Across a Woman’s Lifecycle: Understanding the Burden and Impact

Hypertension Across a Woman’s Lifecycle: Understanding the Burden and Impact

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Dr. Megan Coilwright's presentation at the American College of Cardiology session delves into the prevalence and impact of hypertension across women's lifespans, highlighting its higher burden on women compared to men, especially after menopause. She emphasizes the serious yet often under-recognized condition, attributing 20% of deaths among U.S. women to hypertension. The discussion spans from teenage years, emphasizing physical activity as a crucial habit, to reproductive, menopausal, and older ages, identifying factors like lifestyle, work-related stress, racial and socio-economic determinants, and gender-specific healthcare barriers that exacerbate hypertension risks. Dr. Coilwright advocates for increased representation of women, especially diverse groups, in clinical trials to develop effective treatments. Enhancing awareness and proactive management of menopause symptoms, which are linked to heightened cardiovascular risks, are key in improving women's long-term health outcomes.

Keywords

hypertension

women's health

menopause

cardiovascular risks

clinical trials

healthcare barriers