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Hypertension evaluation and management in new young patients: are we doing our female patients a disservice?

Caitlin Greenleesa School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UKView further author information
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Sara Hosseinzadehb Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UKView further author information
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Christian Dellesa School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Eilidh McGinniglea School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UKView further author information
Article: 2387909 | Received 26 Jun 2024, Accepted 28 Jul 2024, Published online: 05 Aug 2024

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