When I went to visit a friend, who is recovering from a heart surgery in the hospital, I was shocked to see the number of female patients in the ward. Most women fear breast cancer, as it is the most life-threatening disease among them. But recent health surveys reveal that more women die of heart attacks each year than men in the United States. Shocking, isn’t it? Heart disease, which was once considered as a man’s disease, has become common among women these days. It is high time that women pay attention to their cardiac health. For this purpose more awareness should be created on women’s cardiac care.
As heart attack symptoms are not very strong in women, these indicators are more likely to be missed by them. A few such symptoms may be shortness of breath (it may not be accompanied by any chest pain); feelings of nausea, cold sweats, and clamminess; recurring chest discomfort; or indigestion. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should consult your family physician immediately.
Obese, or rather, overweight women with high levels of cholesterol are more prone to get a heart attack. Menopause is another factor that leaves women vulnerable to heart diseases. In general, women with a family history of cardiac diseases need to be extra careful about their heart care. It is important for such women to undergo treadmill testing and other screening tests to ensure their cardiac health.
One of the best ways to keep heart diseases at bay is to opt for a healthy lifestyle. This should include clean habits, proper diet, regular workouts, and frequent medical check-ups. There is a wide range of women’s heart rate monitors available in the market today. These efficient devices can be used to monitor one’s heart rate while exercising to maintain women’s cardiac health.
Tags: Women's Cardiac Care, Women's Cardiac Health, Women's Heart Rate Monitor
