A Woman’s Heart

Surprisingly, cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women in the United States.  In fact, this year, six times as many women will die from heart disease as from breast cancer. 

Once thought to be a “man’s disease,” heart disease is often a silent killer. 

Risk Factors for Women

• Women over the age of 55
• Women after menopause
• History of smoking
• High blood pressure
• Exercise infrequently
• Overweight
• Diabetic
• Family history of premature heart disease

Q & A about Heart Disease in Women.

Is it possible to detect coronary artery disease at an early stage?

The Heart Truth:  A national awareness campaign for women about heart disease