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Why is there such a difference in treating and diagnosing heart disease in men and women? Says one specialist: "I think there's a belief held by many men and women, physicians and laymen alike, that heart attacks are solely a man's problem."
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Surveys show fewer than one in 10 women perceive heart disease as their greatest health threat. But it's the nation's number one killer, and women are its prime target.
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Getting serious about heart health may seem like a huge project because it often means making changes in health habits. It's a major effort for many people, but it doesn't have to be an overwhelming one. Example: All women older than 20 should be screened for blood cholesterol levels. Here are more ways to prevent heart disease.
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Did you know that cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death for American women? Cancer gets a lot of press, but many more women die from heart disease each year than from all forms of cancer combined.
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Women often perceive heart disease as an older person's disease that need not concern them until menopause.
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Many women are unaware that heart disease is a bigger health threat to them than breast cancer.
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A half-million women have heart attacks each year. A common symptom of coronary heart disease is chest pain or tightness, known as angina. It may be the earliest sign of heart disease and usually brings someone to a health care provider for the first time.
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Making even one lifestyle change for your heart reduces your risk for heart disease. Change is hard for everyone, so take it one step at a time. Here are some tips to help you get started on making changes that are good for your heart.
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Getting serious about heart health may seem like a huge project because it often means making changes in health habits. It's a major effort for many people, but it doesn't have to be an overwhelming one. Example: All women older than 20 should be screened for blood cholesterol levels. Here are more ways to prevent heart disease.
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For many women, a heart attack may feel like a strange discomfort in the back or some other easily ignored sign, instead of crushing chest pain.
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