Particularities of clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of hypertension in women

Abstract

Introduction. Hypertension (HBP) is defined as a blood pressure of over 140/90 mmHg in people aged 18 years or older. The global prevalence of HBP is about 15-37%, rising up to 50% in people older than 60 years old(y/o). According to CINDI study, in RM 30% of the population in between 25 and 64 y/o manifest this disease.