
Recognize the less common symptoms of heart disease and learn four steps women can take to maintain a healthy heart.
Did you know that women have the same risk for developing heart disease as men? Even still, many people don’t understand the facts about heart disease in women. It’s time to change that perception.
According to the American Heart Association:
Many risk factors for heart disease, such as family history, high blood pressure and cholesterol, and obesity, are the same for both sexes. However, some risk factors are unique to women. One study found that plaque in the arteries forms differently in some women than it does in men, making it harder to identify. Women’s heart disease risk may also increase after menopause due to a dip in estrogen levels, as estrogen helps keep arteries relaxed.
Many women experience heart disease symptoms that are less recognizable. Some of these heart attack symptoms in women include:
If you or a loved one experience any of these symptoms, call 911 immediately. Even if it isn’t a heart attack, it’s better to be mistaken than to delay treatment.
To minimize your risk of heart disease, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the following:
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