Women & Heart Disease

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Symptoms

While some women have no symptoms, others experience Angina (dull, heavy to sharp chest pain or discomfort), pain in the neck/jaw/throat or pain in the upper abdomen or back. These may occur during rest, begin during physical activity, or be triggered by mental stress.

Risk Factors

High blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol, and smoking are the leading risks for heart disease. Others include:

Screening

To reduce your chances of getting heart disease it’s important to: