Symptoms of Heart Attack in Women vs. in Men

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death for Hispanic women, killing almost 21,000 annually. February is here and Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, which means the color red and heart shapes will be popping up everywhere.

“The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women is the world’s largest network of women standing together to save women’s lives from heart disease”, says Sara Clausen, Regional Director for the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. “Events like “Go Red Day” give us another opportunity to teach women what to look for and how to take the best care of your heart”.

90% of women have one or more risk factors for heart disease or stroke. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women globally.

Eighty percent of heart disease in women is preventable, and more women are beating heart disease than ever before. Still wondering why wear red on the 5 of February? “When it comes to heart disease women are different than men”.

The Acadiana Chapter of the American Heart Association has changed the face of women fighting heart disease with a new campaign to promote their annual “Go Red for Women” luncheon.

Get informed about the risks of heart disease and stroke.

Why wear red on the 5 of February?

In the case of men, they are treated more aggressively and earlier, but such is not the case with women, who are diagnosed later and often have more extensive data.

Attend regular checkups, it is important that you monitor your health regularly.

Know Your NumbersIn addition to knowing your family history of heart disease, Kim says you should know your blood pressure readings and your cholesterol levels, especially HDL (good) and LDL (bad) cholesterol. Start by doing what you can, but aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week. Also, avoid fried foods often containing trans-fats, and choose foods that are low in saturated fats, simple carbohydrates (sugar), and salt. “Also, drink plenty of water, and limit sugary drinks, sodas and alcohol”. “A lot of people that commute to work, they sit in a vehicle and then they sit at a desk, and then commute home and sit on the couch”.

Take your prescribed medication exactly as the doctor recommended you to do.

The researchers cited data that found 26 percent of women and 19 percent of men die within a year of an acute MI and 47 percent of women and 36 percent of men die within five years of an acute MI.

Pain spreading to the neck, arms and shoulders. The pain may be mild to intense. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.

Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.

Sweaty and/or cold skin, nervousness and anxiety.

The Times divulged that nearly two-thirds of women who die from coronary artery disease had no warning signs.