Some Facts About Heart Health!

🔸Heart disease is the number one killer in America. It is a serious problem—but unlike what you may think, it presents in subtle ways sometimes.

🔸Women frequently exhibit different symptoms than men.

🔸Women often have symptoms that mimic other body system problems, which can make diagnosing heart issues complex in women.

Why am I telling you this?

🚨Because even the slightest change in your health, or how you feel, can signal a problem.🚨

Women often present to their provider as feeling more tired than normal, feeling "off," or even having to rest more often when doing activities. It's not always chest, jaw, or left arm pain.

It seems silly to ask for a full workup just because you can tell something doesn't feel right.

BUT IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE.

More interesting facts about heart health, especially in women:

🔸African American women are more likely than any other cultural group to suffer heart attacks. 📢So if you fall into this demographic, make sure your provider is taking you seriously!📢

Estrogen has TREMENDOUS heart-protective properties.

🔸After menopause, a woman's risk of heart attack will be greater than a man's risk. Because, well, estrogen.

🔸Starting estrogen replacement within 5 years of the average age of menopause can greatly reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.

It's so important to stay vigilant about your health. If it feels off, address it.

If you need a provider who will take you seriously, give me a call.

⚕️Information in this article is supported by numerous scholarly studies... this study is the one I referred to most often in this post.