Doctor Discusses Heart Attack Symptoms in Women

Doctor discusses heart attack symptoms in women

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - According to the American Heart Association, someone in the U.S. suffers from a heart attack every 40 seconds. In fact, a heart doctor told News 4, heart disease is the number one killer of women. As they age, their chances of a heart attack increases. "Ordinarily I would've said, 'You know what? When it's time to go it's time to go.' But you don't have to go prematurely," said Aleshia Moore. Moore is now taking better car…

Recognizing the signs of heart disease in women

Aches, fatigue, and indigestionmay not just be part of getting older, they could be warning signs of heart disease, especially for women. Dr. Haq's Women's Heart Health Full InterviewDr. Safi Haq, a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon at Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital, says that heart disease often looks different in women, which can make it harder to catch early.Women can have heart disease that presents atypically like indigestion instead …

Heart disease in women is quite different from heart disease in men

Heart disease has been on the rise in women over the past decade, especially in younger women. Every year, more women than men die from heart disease. Yet, many women don’t realize how serious the risk is. Even worse, their heart problems are often missed or misdiagnosed, leading to dangerous delays in treatment. Dr. Nisha […] The post Heart disease in women is quite different from heart disease in men appeared first on Knowridge Science Report.