February was National Heart Awareness Month, so we wanted to take a moment and discuss the difference in heart attack symptoms between men and women. [...] February was National Heart Awareness Month, so we wanted to take a moment and discuss the difference in heart attack symptoms between men and women.
MEN AND WOMEN ARE DIFFERENT! Shocking…. I know. Heart attacks and heart disease are just another way that men and women differ. Although, both genders are susceptible to heart disease and heart attacks, a woman presents differently during a heart attack than a man does. Unfortunately, for us women, it is less clear that what is actually a serious concern is not “just nothing” like heartburn, the flu, or anxiety. In fact, HEART DISEASE is the number ONE killer of women in America. So how do we know if we are having a heart attack?
Women are MORE LIKELY to present with atypical symptoms of heart attacks than men, however, chest pain is still a pretty good indicator to go to the nearest ER. HOW can we prevent heart disease and heart attacks?
So, to recap, as women we have a lot of heart! We consistently put our families and loved ones first in our lives, often brushing our own needs off. It’s especially important for us to take care of health, however, so that we can live long enough and well enough to continue to make the most of time with our families! References from American Heart Association and Go Red for Women Carpe Diem, Karla Wente, PT, DPT, CLT Legacy Physical Therapy Women’s Health Clinical Resident
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