What Makes Women Different?
Aspirin Can Help Women's Hearts, But Be Cautious—Read More
The battle of the sexes may even extend to aspirin: A new meta-analysis, or "study of studies," finds the heart-protective medication benefits men differently than it does women.
The battle of the sexes may even extend to aspirin: A new meta-analysis, or "study of studies," finds the heart-protective medication benefits men differently than it does women.
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Heart Failure and Diabetes Risk in Women - UAB Study Reveals Sex- and Age-Related Differences
Diabetes is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, including heart failure, and the prognosis for patients with heart failure is worse in the presence of diabetes. Some research suggests there is an increased mortality rate for women over men with diabetes-associated heart failure.
Diabetes is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, including heart failure, and the prognosis for patients with heart failure is worse in the presence of diabetes. Some research suggests there is an increased mortality rate for women over men with diabetes-associated heart failure.
Heart Attack Strikes Women Too—Life-Saving Facts to Know
Like many women, when you hear the words “heart attack,” you might imagine a middle-aged man clutching his chest as beads of perspiration drip from his forehead. But as it turns out, there’s a lot wrong with this picture.
Like many women, when you hear the words “heart attack,” you might imagine a middle-aged man clutching his chest as beads of perspiration drip from his forehead. But as it turns out, there’s a lot wrong with this picture.
Five Signs of Heart Attack—Learn to Recognize Them
A heart attack is a medical emergency that requires quick action. When you understand the warning signs, you’ll know when to seek help for yourself or someone else. Remember, getting treatment for a heart attack right away saves lives and lowers the chances of long-term damage to the heart.
A heart attack is a medical emergency that requires quick action. When you understand the warning signs, you’ll know when to seek help for yourself or someone else. Remember, getting treatment for a heart attack right away saves lives and lowers the chances of long-term damage to the heart.
New Guidelines for Heart Disease Prevention in Women—Read the Latest Updates
The American Heart Association recently announced new guidelines for preventing heart disease and stroke in women based on a woman’s individual cardiovascular health.
The American Heart Association recently announced new guidelines for preventing heart disease and stroke in women based on a woman’s individual cardiovascular health.
Unusual Fatigue May Signal Heart Attack in Women—Watch for Early Symptoms
In a study of women who had heart attacks, symptoms such as unexplained fatigue or trouble sleeping were experienced as much as a month before the heart attack, indicating the possibility that acting on these advance symptoms could prevent an impending heart attack.
In a study of women who had heart attacks, symptoms such as unexplained fatigue or trouble sleeping were experienced as much as a month before the heart attack, indicating the possibility that acting on these advance symptoms could prevent an impending heart attack.
Vessel Blockage in Women Differs from Men—Find Out Why
As many as 3 million US women may have coronary microvascular syndrome. But standard diagnostic testing can often miss the warning signs of this disease in women.
As many as 3 million US women may have coronary microvascular syndrome. But standard diagnostic testing can often miss the warning signs of this disease in women.
What Makes Women Different—Know Your Risk Factors
Women tend to have heart attacks later in life than men. Advanced age may explain the greater mortality rate of women from heart attacks.
Women tend to have heart attacks later in life than men. Advanced age may explain the greater mortality rate of women from heart attacks.
Women Face Challenges Controlling Hypertension—Awareness is Key
Researchers report that women have a greater burden of hypertension than their male counterparts and they receive more aggressive treatment for it, yet they obtain no better blood pressure control.
Researchers report that women have a greater burden of hypertension than their male counterparts and they receive more aggressive treatment for it, yet they obtain no better blood pressure control.
Women With Chest Pain Gain Insight With New Test—Learn More
A new, noninvasive test shows potential for helping women with unexplained chest pain—even when standard tests show no coronary artery disease.
A new, noninvasive test shows potential for helping women with unexplained chest pain—even when standard tests show no coronary artery disease.
Guard Against A Serious Women's Health Threat—Five Steps You Can Take
If you’re like most women, you probably worry more about breast cancer than you do about heart disease. But did you know you’re overlooking a health enemy you can’t afford to ignore?
If you’re like most women, you probably worry more about breast cancer than you do about heart disease. But did you know you’re overlooking a health enemy you can’t afford to ignore?
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