The term heart disease refers to several types of heart conditions, including coronary artery disease and heart attack. Although heart disease is sometimes thought of as a man’s disease, almost as many women as men die each year of heart disease in the United States.
National Wear Red Day® – February 4, 2022
calls attention to No. 1 health threat for women
Losing Even One Woman To Cardiovascular Disease Is Too Many
Go Red for Women! National wear red day is Feb 4th! Heart disease is the number 1 killer of women in America.
CVC team wearing their red to bring awareness to this important cause.
The following map shows death rates from heart disease in women in the United States. The darker red indicates a higher death rate.
Heart disease death rates, 2015-2017, women ages 35 and older, by county.
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/women.htm
The CDC recommends four basic steps for reducing your risk of cardiovascular disease, which could cause heart attack, stroke, or other illness.
- Eat healthy – Think about what you eat. Make smart choices, with fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, skinless poultry and fish, and nuts and legumes. Also, limit saturated fats, sodium, red meat, and sugar-sweetened beverages.
- Manage blood pressure – Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure.While hereditary factors contribute to your risk of hypertension, a healthy lifestyle also contributes to increased risk of heart attack, stroke, or other illnesses.
- Move more – For adults, the U.S. Surgeon General recommends two-and-a-half hours of moderate-intensity exercise each week; children should get about an hour per day.
- Don’t smoke – Smoking greatly increases your risk of cardiovascular disease. If you do smoke, you can lower your risk by reducing smoking or quitting.
- According to the CDC, heart attack symptoms differ between men and women but all warning signs should be treated as if your life depends on it. Source
Warning Signs & Symptoms of Heart Attack and Stroke
Heart attack and stroke are life-or-death emergencies — every second counts. If you think you or someone you’re with has any symptoms of heart attack or stroke, call 911 immediately.
Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack
If you have any of these signs, call 9-1-1 and get to a hospital right away.
- Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of your chest. It lasts more than a few minutes or goes away and comes back.
- Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
- Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.
- Other signs such as breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.
- As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort.
But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain.
Help Prevent Heart Disease
Working with your doctor to identify and treat your potential health risks can help lower the possibility of developing heart disease.
Through proper education and better lifestyle choices, it is possible to help prevent heart disease, both for yourself and your loved ones. Reducing your stress and exercising regularly can help reduce the risk of heart disease.
Regular wellness exams can help physicians identify subtle changes to health and treat any underlying issues you may have been unaware of. The experienced medical staff at HealthLinc is here to provide comprehensive care with various healthcare services to ensure you and your family stay healthy for years to come.
Visit Cardiovascular Consultants locations today to gain a better understanding of your heart disease risk and encourage others to do the same.
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