Heart Attack Signs and Heart Facts

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An estimated 43 million women in the U.S. are affected by
cardiovascular diseases.90 percent of women have one or more risk factors for heart disease or stroke.80 percent of heart disease and stroke events could be prevented.Fewer women than men survive their first heart attackThe symptoms of heart attack can be different in women vs. men, and are often misunderstood – even by some physicians.Women have a higher lifetime risk of stroke than men.Each year, about 55,000 more women than men have a stroke.Nearly 90 percent have made at least one healthy behavior change.More than one-third has lost weight.More than 50 percent have increased their exercise.6 out of 10 have changed their diets.More than 40 percent have checked their cholesterol levels.One third has talked with their doctors about developing heart health plans.Today, nearly 300 fewer women die from heart disease and stroke each dayDeath in women has decreased by more than 30 percent over the past 10 years.

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