Article posted on May 24, 2018
Ms.Understood
Women's Heart Health
2018 Heart Report titled “Ms. Understood” released by Heart & Stroke highlights the importance of increasing awareness of women’s heart health
How familiar are you with women’s heart health?
Women need to be aware that they can have a Heart Attack yet continue to do things such as walk, talk,
and even work.
The Heart & Stroke article emphasizes that:
-Every 20 minutes a woman in Canada dies from Heart Disease
-Early Heart Attack signs were missed in 78% of women
-Women are 5x more likely to die from Heart Disease than Breast Cancer
-Heart Disease is the leading cause of premature death for women in Canada
-Close to 25,000 women die each year from Heart Disease
Be Familiar with the Signs of Heart Attack
Signs can include the following:
-Chest Discomfort- pressure, squeezing, burning, heaviness, fullness or pain
-Upper Body Discomfort- neck, jaw, shoulder arms, back
-Sweating
-Nausea
-Light Headedness
-Shortness of Breath
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women’s heart disease
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References
Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada 2017. Heart Report Ms. Understood Retrieved from:
http://www.heartandstroke.ca/-/media/pdf-files/canada/2018-heart-month/hs_2018-heart-report_en.ashx
Last Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2018