WomenHeart: the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease
Symptoms of heart disease can be different for men and for women. This site offers symptoms to look for in women http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/women/symptoms.aspx
Native American and Hispanic women have lower death rates from heart disease
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Heart disease
Although it is thought that heart disease is only a man's problem, millions of women develop this disease. According to studies, heart disease is the most prevalent cause of mortality and a leading cause of disability for American women. As a woman ages, her risk for developing heart disease increases. In fact, a postmenopausal woman's risk of developing heart disease is equal to that of a man. However, women of all ages should take steps to avoid heart disease. Minimize your risk for heart disease by adopting healthy lifestyle habits.
Heart disease.
It lasts for the rest of your life. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the US.
Calle Bengtsson has written: 'Ischaemic heart disease in women' -- subject(s): Coronary heart disease, Sex factors, Diseases, Women
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African Amnerican Women
Women with heart valve disease who want to become pregnant should receive a thorough check-up and see a cardiologist regularly throughout their pregnancy.