Gender features of cardiovascular diseases
Gender features of morphology and physiology of the cardiovascular system and the prevalence of heart diseases are revealed. Priorities in the appointment of antihypertensive drugs for men and women are identified. Angiotensin II receptor antagonists are suitable for men of all ages, middle-aged women should give preference to ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor antagonists in combination with thiazide diuretic. Amlodipine is indicated for all middle-aged and elderly patients with arterial hypertension. Among the fixed combinations the combination of amlodipine and lisinopril is preferable for patients regardless of gender in order to avoid drug interactions.