Women-Focused Cardiac Care
The Women’s Heart Health Program delivers individualized, comprehensive care to prevent, diagnose, and treat heart disease in women. We provide value-based care that improves the health and the lives of the women we serve. Additionally, we are members of WomenHeart, the only national network of support groups for women with heart disease. Our Women’s Heart care team recognizes and appreciates the factors that make women’s hearts differ and the statistics women face. Schedule a consultation today, call us at (585) 442-5320.
Facts about Heart Disease in Women
Adult women of all ages and in all stages of their lives face the risk of developing heart disease. But there are many things women can do to reduce their risk, like exercise regularly, maintain a healthy weight, eat a healthy diet, manage stress, and more. Here are a few quick facts about heart disease in women.
- Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States
- It is responsible for one in every five female deaths
- About one in sixteen women age 20+ have coronary heart disease
- Many non-cardiac health conditions put women at a higher risk of heart disease (e.g., auto immune diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis, adverse pregnancy outcomes such as pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes and hypertension, peripartum cardiomyopathy, premature menopause, breast cancer therapies such as left sided radiation and some chemotherapy agents used)
- With proper preventive screening and treatment, 80% of heart disease is preventable
Heart Attack Symptoms
Chest pain, pressure, or discomfort are the most common heart attack symptoms for both men and women. Women, however, are more likely than men to experience some of these other symptoms: particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain.
- Jaw pain
- Lightheadedness or dizziness
- Nausea or vomiting
- Pain in one or both arms, neck, shoulder, upper back, or abdomen
- Shortness of breath (with or without chest discomfort)
- Sweating (cold sweats or sweating suddenly without exertion)
- Unusual fatigue
Preventing Women's Heart Disease
Preventing heart disease in women takes a partnership between our heart specialists, breast cancer specialists, obstetricians, your primary care provider (PCP), and you. We work together to address common conditions that can threaten heart health, such as family history, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity, pregnancy related complications, breast cancer treatments and others. If you suffer from any of these conditions or want to learn more about how to prevent heart disease, contact us today.
Partnerships
This February, during Heart Month, we're highlighting the importance of heart health. From prevention to advanced care, we're here to help you live your healthiest life.