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Heart-related facts most women don ’ t know
CORBIN — “ Everyone ’ s heart is unique ,” Khaled Saleh , MD , Cardiologist , Baptist Health Medical Group said , “ As a physician , I can tell you that the more you know about your one-ofa-kind heart , the better you can take care of it .”
While nothing can replace talking with your own healthcare provider , here is some information that can help you become heart smart .
You may be aware of the typical risk factors for heart disease such as obesity , smoking , high cholesterol , high blood pressure and more . But did you know that there is growing evidence about risk factors that are related specifically to being a woman ? Here are some that are likely to be new news to many women .
• Your reproductive history may affect your risk of developing heart disease . Certain diseases that develop during pregnancy , such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes , may be strong predictors of future heart disease .
• A recent study found that women 40 and under who have endometriosis were three times more likely to have a heart attack or chest pain , or to require treatment for blocked arteries when compared to women of the same age who did not have endometriosis .
• Asthma is more common in women than in men . The chances of having coronary artery disease rise about 40 percent if you have asthma .
• Among women who have migraines , the risk of a heart attack or stroke is about 50 % higher than in women who don ’ t have them .
• For older women , lower estrogen levels may contribute to risk factors such as high blood pressure , high cholesterol and obesity .
Knowing these risk factors exist can help you and your doctor design a customized program of preventive care for your heart . Be sure to speak with your provider and tell him or her about your medical history . If you don ’ t have a primary care provider , Baptist Health can help you find one who dedicated to providing care that ’ s centered on you . IMPROVE YOUR HEART HEALTH WITH HELP FROM BAPTIST HEALTH
Learn your heart ’ s biological age , your risk of heart disease and any harmful risk factors you may face by taking our heart-health assessment at Heart Care Health Risk Assessments - Baptist Health .
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