Heart attacks are a leading cause of death among women in the United States, yet symptoms in women often differ significantly from those in men, making early recognition challenging. Chest pain remains the most common symptom for both sexes, according to a recent report published by Health.com and reviewed by cardiologist Yasmine S. Ali, MD. However, women frequently experience subtler, less stereotypical signs. ...

Heart Disease in Women
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Studies show that women are at risk of heart attack, and certain conditions may increase this risk.
Women with higher levels of PFAS in their blood during early pregnancy were likely to weigh more and have higher body fat.
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Middle-aged women who have poor sleep may be at a greater risk of heart diseases (heart attacks, strokes and heart failure).
Women who enter menopause before age 40 are twice as likely to die from heart disease.
Early-onset intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy was an independent risk factor for gestational diabetes mellitus.
A recent study revealed significant sex-based biases in cardiology algorithms.
Black women with good heart health showed little decline in mental processing.
Diet during pregnancy has been recognized as a possible intervention for preventing hypertensive disorders
women can exercise less frequently than men but enjoy greater cardiovascular gains.
Women experiencing earlier menopause and higher vascular risk had lower cognitive scores.