Signs of Heart Problems |
The Dangers of Heart Problems in WomenHeart problems in women are increasing, especially in younger women. This is incredibly dangerous, because the signs of heart problems in women are very different from those in men, making detecting them more difficult. In fact, more women die each year from heart disease than men. The differences begin with the warning signs. Women A woman's symptoms of heart attack may be much different than a man's. When all of the signs are there, women should definitely seek medical help. Women are less likely to experience chest pain than men. Post menopausal women are especially vulnerable to heart disease due to the drop in estrogen. A new study has found a surprising link between delays in getting women with signs of heart problems to the hospital and survival rates. In fact, heart disease is the #1 killer of women, and more women die each year from heart disease than do men. The tragic part however is, that in women, heart disease is more often a silent killer. This is why intense testing for cardiac problems is so important for women. Women have been found to have higher levels of fibrinogen than do men and it is more of a risk factor for women. Therefore, women need to make sure that, in addition to cholesterol and triglycerides, they are checked for four other heart disease risk factors: high lipoprotein, elevated fibrinogen, high homocysteine, and low serum magnesium. |