By: "Aashay Edwin Maghi" (CPT)

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10 Facts on Women’s Cardiovascular Risks Compared to Men  

Date: 30/06/25

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Heart Disease in Women: The Risks Are Different

Cardiovascular disease isn’t just a man’s issue. In fact, it’s the #1 killer of women in the U.S. These 10 facts explain how women’s heart risks differ from men’s.

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1. Women Experience Different Heart Attack Symptoms

Instead of chest pain, women may feel fatigue, nausea, or jaw pain—leading to delayed treatment and worse outcomes.

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2. Heart Disease Kills More Women Than All Cancers Combined

Despite awareness around breast cancer, more U.S. women die from heart disease every year than from all cancers.

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3. Female Hormones Offer Protection—Until Menopause

Estrogen helps protect women’s hearts before menopause. Once levels drop, heart disease risk increases sharply.

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4. Women Are Underdiagnosed and Undertreated

Heart disease is often missed in women, and they’re less likely to receive aggressive treatment like bypass or stents.

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5. High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Raises Risk Later

Conditions like preeclampsia or gestational hypertension increase a woman’s chance of heart disease years later.

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6. Women’s Arteries Are Smaller and React Differently

Female arteries can spasm more easily and respond differently to plaque buildup than men’s, which affects treatment success.

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7. Depression and Anxiety Affect Women’s Heart Health

Women with depression are more likely to suffer heart problems, partly due to hormonal and behavioral links.

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8. Smoking Is More Dangerous for Women

Smoking causes more cardiovascular damage in women than in men, especially when combined with birth control pills.

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Understand the Differences. Protect Your Heart.

Heart health is gender-specific. Women should learn their risk, recognize their symptoms, and advocate for proper care.

By: "Aashay Edwin Maghi" (CPT)

HealthVitalityTrends.com

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8 Facts  That Show Why Postmenopausal Women Live Longer

Date: 30/06/25