This enables the measuring accuracy of the blood pressure watch to be increased by more than 70 per cent. Clinical trials of the device are currently under way. The first measurements have already been taken in parallel with a catheter procedure - with very promising results.
After menopause, a woman's risk of high blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases increases greatly; the risk increases significantly faster for women after hysterectomy, perhaps because the uterus produces chemicals that help regulate blood pressure.
In conclusion, with a few exceptions, moderate alcohol intake among women(1 to 2 drinks per day), is associated with a reduction in overall mortality. This reduction is due primarily to a reduced risk of coronary heart disease. Increased alcohol consumption may increase the risk of breast and endometrial cancer.