| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9153669 | American Heart Journal | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
As revealed by newer echocardiographic imaging modalities, women with mild hypertension showed greater reductions in systolic and diastolic function as they aged compared with men. Our findings are consistent with the increased risk older women have of developing heart failure because of hypertension.
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Authors
Jimmy G. MD, Edward P. MD, Dhananjay MD, PhD, Samer S. MD, Katherine L. MS, Anita C. MSN, MPH, Pamela MD, Kerry J. EdD,