American Heart Month : Heart Disease in Women

healtheo360 Presents Heart Disease in Women CAD is the leading cause of heart attacks Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is the #1 killer in men and women. 1 in every 4 women dies from heart disease. Under the age 50, women's heart attacks are twice as likely, as men to be fatal. 54% Of women recognize that heart disease is their number 1 killer Almost two-thirds of women die suddenly of coronary heart disease with NO PREVIOUS SYPMTOMS Symptoms of Heart Disease Silent Symptoms Chest Pain/Discomfort Stomach Pain/ Nauesa BE ALERT & BE SAFE Heart disease symptoms can happen at any given time Heart Disease Prevention Tips Limit alcohol Stay Active usage Follow your doctor's instructions Know your blood pressure Maintain a healthy weight Quit Smoking Healthy food choices Lower your stress level Sources: http://www.cde.gov/dhdsp/data statistics/fact sheets/fs_women_heart.htm http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/hdw http://www.womensheart.org/content/HeartDisease/heart_disease_facts.asp healtheo360