Symptoms of heart disease in women: what they are
Heart disease in men and women: yes, there are differences. And knowing about them is essential for preventing and treating them
When it comes to heart disease, there are often significant differences between the sexes in terms of presenting symptoms and even some risk factors.
Five of the most frequently asked questions are variations of the following.
Do men and women manifest signs of heart disease differently?
Most adults are familiar with the classic image of a patient clutching their chest due to the pressure associated with a heart attack, but many are unaware that atypical symptoms of heart problems are just as common, especially in women.
In fact, atypical symptoms such as nausea, indigestion, shortness of breath, elbow or jaw discomfort can be symptoms of coronary artery disease in women.
Healthcare professionals must be alert to the wide variety of manifestations and their relation to gender.
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What are the risk factors for heart disease in women?
They are tobacco use, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, family history of premature coronary artery disease and lipid disorders.
Interestingly, high triglyceride levels are a predictor of coronary heart disease risk in women, but not in men.
Is there a particular symptom that women should pay more attention to?
There is no particular symptom to which women should pay more attention than another, but an unusual development of chest discomfort, indigestion, breathing problems or pain in the jaw or arm should warrant a discussion with the doctor.
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What are the most important things women can do to prevent heart disease?
- Don’t smoke.
- Manage your weight to reduce the risk of diabetes.
- Exercise regularly.
- Control blood pressure.
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Why does breast cancer receive more attention than heart disease in women?
Breast cancer receives more attention because it is more likely to impact the lives of younger women than coronary heart disease.
On average, coronary heart disease occurs about 10 years later in women than in men.
Many of the heart attacks in women with coronary artery disease occur between the ages of 70 and 80.
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