Publications by authors named "Ally Sweet"
J Intern Med
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study examines sex-based differences in the evaluation and management of late-onset hypertension among older adults in Ontario, Canada.
- It finds that females and males had similar rates of guideline-recommended investigations and medication prescriptions, indicating no significant disparities in initial hypertension management.
- The research suggests that there are likely no meaningful differences between the sexes in the initial management of late-onset hypertension, which may not explain the observed cardiovascular outcome disparities between genders.
Article Synopsis
- A study analyzed cardiovascular outcomes in 266,273 older adults (≥66 years) newly diagnosed with hypertension in Ontario, Canada, to understand sex differences.
- Results showed that women had a lower incidence of major cardiovascular events and mortality compared to men over a median follow-up of 6.6 years.
- The findings indicate that sex plays a significant role in cardiovascular risks associated with late-onset hypertension, suggesting the need for tailored approaches in diagnosis and treatment for this demographic.
