Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=50220#.VDINF1fHRK0 Author(s) B. N. Okeahialam Affiliation(s) Cardiology Unit, Department of Medicine, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Nigeria . ABSTRACT Introduction: Gender perspectives are gradually generating great interest in health matters. Hypertension is one illness where gender considerations are important. Advancements in knowledge of pathophysiology help in better understanding of diseases and improvements in treatment. Pre-menstrual syndrome has been reported to make hypertension less responsive to treatment. This work was therefore done to see if premenstrual syndrome contributed in some way to hypertension in women. Methodology: All female hypertensives consulting the author in a private specialized hypertension clinic were questioned using the University of Carlifornia at San Diego criteria with a view to determi...
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