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Charite Univ. of Medicine, Berlin
Renin angiotensin system inhibitors may benefit postmenopausal women
January 9th, 2005
According to a study from Germany, "Gender differences in the syndrome of heart failure (HF) occur in etiology and pathophysiology and lead to differences in the clinical presentation and course of the syndrome. "In addition, gender-specific treatment responses and gender-associated differences in the behavior of treating physicians are found." noted V. Regitz-Zagrosek and colleagues, Charite University of Medicine, Berlin. "Hypertension and diabetes play a major role as causes of HF in women and both interact in their pathophysiology with the renin angiotensin system (RAS). Modulation of the RAS by estrogens explains specific differences between...
Source: Aging & Elder Health Week (2005-01-09)
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