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Heart Diseases in Women

Cardiovascular diseases refer to a number of heart and blood vessels related diseases. The umbrella term can refer to diseases like heart stroke, heart attack, and vascular diseases. <br><br>The major causes of heart disease in women are the same as in men, like high cholesterol, obesity, family history, etc. But there are several other reasons that put women at higher risk. The female body, due to its differences from the male body, has some unique challenges when dealing with heart diseases. Two of them are;

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Heart Diseases in Women

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  1. A Guide to Heart A Guide to Heart Diseases in Diseases in Women Women

  2. Heart Disease in Women ▪ Anatomical Difference Women have thinner walls in their ventricles. This is due to the smaller blood vessels and chambers in a woman’s body. The anatomical difference causes the disease to progress differently in women than in men. ▪ Hormonal Difference Women have a higher level of estrogen, which protects them from heart disease at a young age. Hormones like estrogen affect every aspect of women’s health, including their cardiovascular well-being.

  3. Factors that Increase Risk of Heart Disease in Women ▪ Obesity ▪ Menopause ▪ Smoking ▪ Diabetes ▪ Diabetes ▪ Autoimmune Diseases

  4. Signs of Heart Attack in Women ▪ Faster heartbeat ▪ Nausea ▪ Dizziness ▪ Extreme fatigue ▪ Shortness of breath

  5. How can Women Decrease the Risk of Heart Disease? ▪ Quit Smoking ▪ Keep your other conditions in check ▪ Limit or avoid alcohol ▪ Manage stress ▪ Lose weight ▪ Eat a healthy diet ▪ Exercise Regularly

  6. What are the Early Signs of Heart Attack in Women? ▪ Unusual fatigue ▪ Having trouble sleeping ▪ Breathing problem ▪ Uneasiness in the chest area ▪ Loss of appetite ▪ Frequent indigestion

  7. Treatment of Heart Disease in Women THERE IS NO SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TREATMENT OF HEART DISEASE IN WOMEN AND MEN. ALTHOUGH WOMEN ARE LESS LIKELY TO GET STATINS AND CORONARY BYPASS SURGERY, THIS IS ONLY DUE TO THEIR HAVINGFEWEROBSTRUCTIVEDISEASES.

  8. More information Contact Us : Ilios Health 34/68 Kiran Path, Mansarovar, Jaipur, RJ, 302020 India 96100 56300 hello@ilioshealth.com For More Info : Heart Diseases in Women Heart Diseases in Women

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