Signs of Heart Problems |
Difficulties in Diagnosing Heart Problems in WomenHeart problems in women are on the rise, particularly in younger generations. This is incredibly dangerous, because the symptoms of heart problems in women are very different from those in men, making detection more difficult. In fact, more women die each year from heart disease than men. The differences begin with the warning signs. Women Women's symptoms of heart attack may be much different than men's. When all of the symptoms are present, women should definitely seek medical help. Women are less likely to experience chest pain. Post menopausal women are especially vulnerable to heart disease due to the drop in hormone estrogen levels. A new study finds surprising evidence of delays in getting a woman with a heart problem to the hospital. In fact, heart problems are the #1 killer of women, and more women die each year from heart disease than do men. The bad part however is, that in women, heart disease is much more often a silent killer. This is why thourough screening for heart risk factors is so important in women. Women tend to have higher amounts of fibrinogen than men do and it is more of a risk factor for women than men. Thus women need to make sure that, in addition to cholesterol and triglyceride, they are also screened for four other heart risk factors: elevated lipoprotein, high fibrinogen levels, elevated homocysteine, and lower levels of serum magnesium. |