There are many myths regarding women and heart disease. This eMedTV resource debunks such myths and provides statistics on how heart disease affects women, including the fact that heart disease kills more American women than breast cancer.
Unfortunately, some doctors don't discuss heart disease risk factors in women with their patients. This eMedTV article discusses risk factors for heart disease in detail and offers tips to help women take a more active role in their healthcare.
Common symptoms of heart disease in women include chest pain, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea. This eMedTV article discusses these and other symptoms a woman may have, including information about recognizing the symptoms of heart attacks.
There is a mistaken belief that heart attacks can only occur in men. This eMedTV article debunks this misconception about heart attacks and women; in fact, women make up half of all heart attack deaths.
