Angina, a symptom of underlying heart disease, is frequently overlooked in women despite being a leading cause of death.
Chest pain is still a common heart attack sign for women, but it could feel more like achiness or tightness. “Between both men and women, chest pain is still the most common sign,” said Dr. Bernice ...
Chest discomfort in women presents unique challenges for both patients and healthcare providers, as symptoms often manifest differently than the classic presentations typically associated with male ...
The country musician shares how she manages her heart condition—and the prevention steps everyone should keep in mind.
An intensive three-drug regimen of heart medications did not significantly impact the rate of serious cardiovascular events at five years in women who experienced signs and symptoms of ischemia, or ...
Dr. Mohamad Taha is an interventional cardiologist affiliated with Prime Healthcare-Roxborough Memorial Hospital and Suburban Community Hospital. Dr. Shahzad Ahmed is board certified in several ...
At one time, heart disease was believed to largely only happen to men, which meant women weren’t included in health studies on the topic. While this has changed ― and it’s now known that heart disease ...
Chest pain represents one of the most alarming symptoms a person can experience. The immediate fear—”Am I having a heart attack?”—creates tremendous anxiety, and rightfully so. Heart attacks claim ...
Marie Anne August, 45, was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition called aortic dissection Jam Press/Marie-Anne August Marie Anne August felt a “bubbling” in her chest while at the gym and went ...
A tingling or numbness in your left arm could be a sign of a heart attack or something less severe. Here's how to spot the ...
At one time, heart disease was believed to largely only happen to men, which meant women weren’t included in health studies on the topic. While this has changed ― and it’s now known that heart disease ...