Women with high blood pressure symptoms are often mistreated for menopause, study finds

A new study conducted by researchers from the European Society of Cardiology has found that many womenmay be receiving the wrong diagnosis for high blood pressure. According to their findings, roughly half of all women who present with high blood pressure symptoms are instead given treatment for menopause, which ultimately puts women at an increased risk for severe heart health issues.

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