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Ethnic and racial disparities in hypertension management among women

Theresa M Beckie1

  • 1College of Nursing and Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612.

Seminars in Perinatology
|June 11, 2017
PubMed

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Hypertension disproportionately affects women, especially those with preeclampsia, increasing cardiovascular disease risk. This review examines racial disparities in blood pressure control and guidelines for prevention and treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Health Disparities

Background:

  • Hypertension is a primary risk factor for cardiovascular disease across all demographics.
  • It is the leading cause of death for women, surpassing other lifestyle and metabolic risks.
  • Preeclampsia significantly elevates women's risk for chronic hypertension and future cardiovascular events.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review factors contributing to racial and ethnic disparities in blood pressure control.
  • To summarize current clinical guidelines for hypertension management.
  • To highlight lifestyle modifications and pharmacotherapy for hypertension prevention and treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
  • Analysis of factors contributing to racial and ethnic disparities in blood pressure.
  • Synthesis of current clinical practice guidelines for hypertension.

Main Results:

  • Racial and ethnic disparities exist in blood pressure control.
  • Hypertension poses a significant, leading mortality risk for women.
  • Preeclampsia is a strong predictor of future chronic hypertension and cardiovascular disease.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing racial and ethnic disparities is crucial for effective hypertension management.
  • Lifestyle modifications and pharmacotherapy are key components of hypertension guidelines.
  • Early identification and management of hypertension, particularly in women with preeclampsia, can mitigate cardiovascular risk.

Keywords:
Cardiovascular diseaseHypertensionPregnancy

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