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Women & Heart Disease

1.         Is heart disease is less common in women?               No. In fact more women die because of cardiovascular diseases           (Heart attack & Stroke) than men. Cancer of uterus, breast, ovary etc. is perceived on major health problem for women which is actually 1/8 th of the total cardiovascular mortality in them. Initial manifestation of Heart disease is generally 10 years later then men. 2.         Why Heart disease a common in women?            Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity, and sedentary habits are more prevalent in postmenopausal women then men. Diabetes is a stronger risk factor for Heart attack in women. Presence of Diabetes neutralizes the protective effect of premenopausal  status of younger women. 3.         Are symptoms of Heart Attack different in women?           Yes. Atypical presentation of ‘gas’ like symptoms, heart burn, jaw pain, shoulder pain, back pain are more common them typical chest pain. They have more co mo