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HEALTH BY THE NUMBERS BY STEPHANIE THURROTT

WOMEN AND HEART DISEASE
4 in 5

90%

of women have at least one
risk factor for heart disease.

72

is the average age when
women have a first heart
attack. That's more
than six years later
than men.

women don't recognize that
heart disease is the greatest
threat to their health.

<30%

of patients in clinical trials for heart failure
and coronary disease are women; that means
heart disease in women is less understood.

ALMOST 2/3

of women who die suddenly of
coronary heart disease did not
have previous symptoms.

44 million

women in the U.S. are affected
by cardiovascular disease.

Sources: American Heart Association, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, NYU Langone Health

'Simple Seven' to Prevent
Heart Disease

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whether it be a change in diet or an increase
in physical activity."
She also recommends following the
American Heart Association's initiative
"Life's Simple 7," which focuses on seven
factors in heart disease prevention, including controlling weight, cholesterol, blood
sugar and blood pressure, eating healthy,
exercising and quitting smoking.
When something doesn't feel right,
Alexander says to trust your instincts.
"Women tend to ignore symptoms because
they feel too busy or fear they are 'overreacting.' It's better to get checked than
ignore a potentially dangerous situation."

For Your Heart
Health
Take charge of your heart
health and evaluate your
risk today. Need a doctor?
To find a Community Care
Network cardiologist near
you, visit
COMHS.org/physicians
or call our physician referral line at 219-836-3477 or
866-836-3477.

ILLUSTRATIONS BY GETTY IMAGES

"The first step to prevent heart disease is to
know your risk," says Sarah Alexander, MD,
cardiologist with Community Healthcare
System's Community Care Network of physicians. "Talk to your family and find out
their history of cardiovascular disease. The
younger their age when the event occurred,
the earlier you should begin screening."
While genetics play a role in the risk of
heart disease, there are several lifestyle
changes women can make to reduce their risk.
"Get your numbers checked-cholesterol,
blood pressure, weight, blood sugars,"
says Alexander. "These indicators will help
determine where to focus your efforts,

WEBSITE



http://www.COMHS.org/physicians

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