Women more likely to ignore heart issues as they don't think it will affect them

Women more likely to ignore heart issues as they don't think it will affect them

Women are more likely to ignore symptoms of heart complaints – as many believe it’s not an issue that will affect them.

Sleepy Eye Woman’s Club - Sleepy Eye Herald-Dispatch

The Sleepy Eye GFWC Woman’s Club met at the Divine Providence Fireside Room on Tuesday, March 11, for a joint presentation hosted by the GFWC Qui Vive Club. The focus of the presentation was health and wellness with Krista Heiderscheidt as guest speaker. Krista shared her own experience of having a heart attack and the warning signs that women need to watch for. Refreshments were served and the two clubs shared a discussion of the upcoming distr…

'I had a heart attack at 46, and the first signs showed up a week before - right after waking up'

Chest pain is a common occurrence, but it can leave many people fearing they’re having a heart attack. Nikki, an estate agent from Houston, Texas, recently shared a warning about the symptoms of the condition after experiencing a cardiac event, despite having no known risk factors.Taking to TikTok, she described how the first warning signs appeared a week before the event, noting that it all began with a minor niggle in her shoulder.“I’m 46 year…

Pain is a sign that the body uses to alert us that something is not right. Although we often ignore it or treat it superficially, there are pains that deserve our immediate attention. Here we tell you about seven types of pain that you should not overlook and why it is important to act on time. 1. Chest pain: A potential cardiac alertness If you feel sudden, oppressive, or stabbing pain in the chest, don't ignore it. This type of pain may be ass…

The woman attributed her symptoms to perimenopause.

In a new episode of "Die gefragte Frau" on the focus on women's health, Christina Granitz, senior physician for cardiology and intensive care at the University Hospital Salzburg, explains how cardiovascular diseases and their symptoms in women and men differ, what specific risks exist for women and why they rarely choose emergency call.