Women and Heart Disease

38505 Brooten Rd,

Suite A, PO Box 655,

Pacific City, OR 97135

For Appointments:

503-965-6555

Fax: 503-965-6800

Women and Heart Disease

Bayshore Family

Medicine

One in three American women dies of heart disease, making it their #1 killer.

Coronary heart disease is the main form of heart disease. It develops over many years and affects the blood vessels of the heart. It can result in heart attack, disability, and death. A heart attack occurs when an artery becomes blocked, preventing oxygen and nutrients from getting to the heart.

Once developed, heart disease can be managed, but it cannot be cured. Without lifestyle changes, such as not smoking, following a heart healthy diet , and being physically active, heart disease will likely worsen.

Heart disease risk factors are habits or conditions that increase the chance of developing a disease. Many of the risk factors for heart disease can be prevented or controlled. Women should talk to their health care provider about their individual risks and how to lower them.

Risk factors for heart disease are:

· Smoking

· High Blood Pressure

· High Blood Cholesterol

· Overweight/obesity

· Physical inactivity

· Diabetes

· Family History of early coronary heart disease

· Age (for women, 55 and older)

· Having already had a heart attack

Handouts available from The Heart Truth Website:

The Heart Truth for Women: An Action Plan

The Heart Truth for Women: If You Have Heart Disease

When Delicious Meets Nutritious: Recipes for Heart Health

The Heart Truth: It’s Ageless

Questions to Ask Your Doctor

The Heart Truth: Women and Heart Disease

This information is obtained from www.hearttruth.gov

Heart Attack Warning Signs

CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation)

If you find an unresponsive adult, place flat on back on a firm surface. If the adult is injured, move only if necessary, turn head, neck, and body as a unit. If the adult is not breathing, call 911 and begin CPR immediately.

Heart Health Screenings available in your area.

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Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital, Conf Rm B

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Once developed, heart disease can be managed, but it cannot be cured. Without lifestyle changes, such as not smoking, following a heart healthy diet , and being physically active, heart disease will likely worsen.

Heart disease risk factors are habits or conditions that increase the chance of developing a disease. Many of the risk factors for heart disease can be prevented or controlled. Women should talk to their health care provider about their individual risks and how to lower them.

· Having already had a heart attack

Handouts available from The Heart Truth Website:

Heart Attack Warning Signs

CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation)

Related Topics:

Living Well with Chronic Conditions

Heart Health