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about Heart Disease: 7 Things Women Must Know

Get the Facts

Many women are scared about getting breast cancer, often unaware of a much larger threat to their health: heart disease. It’s the number-one killer of American women, while breast cancer is number six, according to Centers for Disease Control. On average, one woman in the U.S. dies every 90 seconds from heart disease.

The condition affects women differently than men, too, as women may have different risk factors and symptoms. You can protect yourself from this killer, but you’ll first need to arm yourself with these surprising facts about women and heart disease.

More Subtle Symptoms

In movies, people often clutch their chest to indicate they are having a heart attack. While it's true that in real life the most common symptom of a heart attack is chest pain, it's not always severe, and often gets mistaken for heartburn.

The National Women's Health Information Center lists these other unexpected symptoms to watch out for:

Shortness of breath

Nausea or vomiting

Pain in the back, neck or jaw

Heartburn or indigestion

Unusual fatigue

Beware of the Pill

You may know that high blood pressure raises your risk of heart disease, but did you know that taking birth control pills may raise your blood pressure? This is especially true if you're overweight, had high blood pressure during pregnancy, or have a family history of high blood pressure. So be sure to get your blood pressure checked before going on birth control, and continue getting it checked every six months or so. The cardiovascular risks of being on the pill tend to rise after age 35.

Down in the Dumps?

Depression has been associated with early signs of heart disease, and it can worsen your chances of survival once you have heart disease. One reason may be that it's harder to maintain a healthy lifestyle when you're down, although it’s also possible that depression may cause physiological changes, such as heart rhythm problems, that are bad for the heart.

Unfortunately, women are 2 to 3 times more likely than men to suffer from depression, according to the National Women's Health Resource Center. So seek out treatment if you notice symptoms of depression, such as a loss of interest in your daily activities, feeling hopeless, or unexplained changes in weight or appetite.

Butt Out

Smoking is a major cause of heart disease for both men and women. But what women may not know is that lighting up is actually a greater risk for them. Women who smoke have a greater risk for heart attack and stroke. On top of this, women smokers who use birth control pills have a higher risk of heart attack and stroke than nonsmokers on the pill. So take the necessary steps to quit if you're a smoker, perhaps with the help of your doctor.

Hormones Aren't Always the Answer

Once you reach menopause, your risk of heart disease increases because your levels of the estrogen hormone drop. Before menopause, estrogen protects women from heart disease. But don't think that taking supplemental estrogen is the answer once you're postmenopausal. Research actually shows that certain forms of hormone replacement therapy slightly increase a postmenopausal woman's risk of heart attack and stroke. Though you may consider taking hormones to put an end to severe menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes and night sweats, don’t rely on them to prevent heart disease.

A Note for Women of Color

Though heart disease is the number one killer of American women, not all American women are affected equally. African-American and Hispanic women tend to have more risk factors for heart disease than white women, such as obesity, lack of physical activity, diabetes and high blood pressure. So women of color should keep a sharp eye on these risk factors, take steps toward prevention and openly discuss any potential symptoms with a doctor.

Solution??

While it's true that heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, there are many changes you can make to help prevent it, like quitting smoking, eating a low-cholesterol diet and exercising. In fact, you’ve probably already established some heart-healthy habits without even realizing how it helps your heart. If not, it's never too late to get started!

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