By: "Aashay Edwin Maghi" (CPT)
HealthVitalityTrends.com
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Date: 30/06/25
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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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Instead of chest pain, women may feel fatigue, nausea, or jaw pain—leading to delayed treatment and worse outcomes.
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Despite awareness around breast cancer, more U.S. women die from heart disease every year than from all cancers.
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Estrogen helps protect women’s hearts before menopause. Once levels drop, heart disease risk increases sharply.
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Heart disease is often missed in women, and they’re less likely to receive aggressive treatment like bypass or stents.
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Conditions like preeclampsia or gestational hypertension increase a woman’s chance of heart disease years later.
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Female arteries can spasm more easily and respond differently to plaque buildup than men’s, which affects treatment success.
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Women with depression are more likely to suffer heart problems, partly due to hormonal and behavioral links.
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Smoking causes more cardiovascular damage in women than in men, especially when combined with birth control pills.
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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
Freepik
Date: 30/06/25