Cardiovascular Health
Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in both men and women, but the focus has largely been on men
Women can have different symptoms than men when experiencing a heart attack, and it's important that we know the signs
Symptoms
-Neck, jaw, shoulder, upper back, or abdominal pain
-Nausea & vomiting
-Indigestion
-Fatigue, lightheadedness, dizziness
-Sweating
-Shortness of breath
Risk factors
-Mental stress and depression
-Pregnancy complications
-Menopause
-Smoking
-Inactivity
-Diabetes
Reduce the risks
-Exercise at least 150 minutes per week
-Healthy diet and weight management
-Manage stress
-Limit alcohol intake
-Quit smoking
Treatment Differences
-Women are less likely to be prescribed statin medications, even though they have been shown to help decrease the risk for heart disease.
-Women are less likely to be referred to cardiac rehab
-Women are more likely to have complications from bypass surgery
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