Heart health matters year-round! Although February was American Heart Month, it’s important to keep the conversation going. This episode explores how heart disease uniquely affects women and why it remains their #1 killer.
Stay informed, recognize the signs, and take steps to protect your heart health!
❤️ You’re never too young or too healthy to be affected by heart disease. Trust your instincts, and seek help if something feels wrong.
#hearttruth #hearthealthy #38%prepared #38pctprepared #heartdisease
❤️ Learn about:
How heart disease impacts women differently
Recognizing atypical heart attack symptoms
Understanding microvascular disease & MINOCA
Pregnancy complications as future heart risk indicators
The role of menopause in heart health
High blood pressure: The "silent killer"
Heart disease causes 1 in 5 female deaths
Over 1 in 3 women live with heart disease
71% of women don’t discuss heart health with their doctors
Women are 50% more likely to receive a misdiagnosis
✔ Stay active
✔ Maintain a healthy weight
✔ Eat a heart-healthy diet
✔ Quit smoking
✔ Manage stress
✔ Limit alcohol
🚨 Chest pain or discomfort
🚨 Upper back/neck pain
🚨 Unusual indigestion
🚨 Extreme fatigue
🚨 Shortness of breath
🚨 Sudden dizziness
Resources & Credits
American Heart Association:
Mayo Clinic:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):Penn Medicine Research:
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