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HEART DISEASE AND YOU
All Women
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WHAT IS HEART DISEASE?
Slide3What is Heart Disease?
Heart disease is a broad term used to describe a range of diseases that affect your heart
Coronary Artery Disease
(heart attack & stroke)
Arrhythmias
Conditions & Infections
Slide4Coronary Artery Disease
(heart attack & stroke)
Coronary Artery Disease
Your heart is a pump that
circulates blood, oxygen and nutrients throughout your body
Coronary artery disease is
a disease of the heart, and
can lead to:
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Heart failure
Heart attack
Stroke
Slide5Heart Arrhythmias
Electrical impulses cause your heart to beat When your heart beats too fast, too slow or irregularly, you have an arrhythmiaMost are harmless. However, some heart arrhythmias may cause bothersome — sometimes even life-threatening — signs and symptoms
Arrhythmias
Slide6The Heart of the Matter
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women and men, regardless of race and ethnicity
African American Males
44.8%
African American Females
2
47.3%
White Males
37.4%
White Females
3
33.8%
Hispanic/Latino Males
30.7%
30.9%
Hispanic/Latino Females
4
82.6 Million American Adults Have Heart Disease
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American Heart Association. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics-2012 Update
American Heart Association
. African Americans and CVD – 2012 Statistical Fact SheetAmerican Heart Association. Whites and CVD – 2012 Statistical Fact SheetAmerican Heart Association. Hispanics/Latinos and CVD – 2012 Statistical Fact Sheet
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10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
Slide7Heart Disease: The Leading Cause of Death
AMERICAN WOMEN
American Heart Association. Hispanics/Latinos and CVD – 2012 Statistical Fact Sheet
Experts estimate that 1-in-2 women will die of heart disease or stroke, compared with 1-in-25 women who will die of breast cancerU.S. Department Health and Human Services, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Slide8The Heart of the Matter
Heart disease, being overweight or obese, and having high blood pressure are prevalent among American women, particularly as they age
Some women have simply accepted this is a way of lifeThis doesn’t have to be true for youHeart disease and most risk factors can be prevented or treated
Take responsibility for your heart’s health
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HEALTH CARE DISPARITIES
Slide10Disparities in Health Care
Women
Ethnic Groups
Racial
Groups
Over 65
Non-English
Smedley BD, Stith AY, Nelson AR. Institute of Medicine. Committee on Understanding and Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care, Board on Health Policy, Institute of Medicine. Washington, DC: National Academy Press; 2002. Unequal Treatment: Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care. Accessed: http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=12875&page=R1
Racial or ethnic differences in the quality of health care that are not due to access-related factors, clinical needs, preferences,
or appropriateness of intervention
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Reasons Are Complex
Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. Why the Difference Power Point Presentation, slide # 26. Unequal Treatment Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Healthcare: March 2000.
Health System
Geography
Language
Time
Insurance
Provider
Culture
Bias
Uncertainty
Stereotypes
Patient
Refusal
Preference
Behavior
Language
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WHAT CAN I DO?
Slide13Know Your Risk Factors
Take Charge of Your Heart Health
Talk to Your Doctor
Slide14Know Your Risk Factors
Slide15Risk Factors Lead to Heart Disease
Risk Factors You Can NOT ControlIncreasing AgeFamily History
Risk Factors You CAN ControlDiabetesHigh Blood PressureHigh CholesterolPhysical InactivityOverweight/ObesitySmokingStressAlcohol
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. “Your Guide to a Healthy Heart.” 2005. NIH Publication No. 06-5269
Slide16Age and Family History
Increasing AgeFor men, are you over 45?For women, are you over 55?Family HistoryDoes anyone in your immediate family have a history of heart disease or diabetes?
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. “Your Guide to a Healthy Heart.” 2005. NIH Publication No. 06-5269
Slide17Diabetes
What is it?A lifelong disease in which there are high levels of sugar (glucose) in the bloodWhy a major risk factor?Heart disease and stroke account for about 65% of deaths in peoplewith diabetes1How many women affected2?Nearly 8% of women havediagnosed diabetesA little over 2% of women have undiagnosed diabetesNearly 30% of women havepre-diabetes
Good diabetes management can help
reduce your riskMany people are not even aware that they have diabetes
American Heart Association. Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes. Accessed: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Diabetes/WhyDiabetesMatters/Cardiovascular-Disease-Diabetes_UCM_313865_Article.jsp
American Heart Association.
Women and CVD – 2012 Statistical Fact Sheet
Slide18High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
What is it?Blood pressure (the force of blood against thewalls of arteries) that stays high and damagesthe heart over timeWhy a major risk factor?About 69% of people who have a first heartattack, 77% who have a first stroke, and 74%who have congestive heart failure have highblood pressure, i.e. higher than 140/90 mm Hg.1 How many women affected?More men than women have HBP until age 45 1From 45-64, men and women have similar HBP (50%)1From 65-74, 69% of women have HBP compared to 64% of men1From 75+, 79% of women have HBP compared to 67% of men1
American Heart Association
. High Blood Pressure– 2012 Statistical Fact Sheet
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Slide19High Blood Cholesterol
What is it?The body needs cholesterol — a waxy, fat-like substance in your blood — but too much bad (LDL) cholesterol can lead to plaque build up in arteries and veinsYour LDL cholesterol level is a better gauge of risk than total blood cholesterol 1Why a major risk factor?When levels of bad (LDL) cholesterol are 130 mg/dl or higher there is a higher risk of developing coronary heart disease 1 How many women affected? 232% of Latinas and White women have highbad cholesterol28% of Black women have high bad cholesterol
American Heart Association.
What Your Cholesterol Levels Mean. Accessed: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Cholesterol/AboutCholesterol/What-Your-Cholesterol-Levels-Mean_UCM_305562_Article.jsp
American Heart Association
. High Blood Cholesterol– 2012 Statistical Fact Sheet
Slide20Physical Inactivity
What is it?Lack of regular moderate physical activityWhy a major risk factor?Exercise helps to prevent or reduce high blood pressure, diabetes and being overweightor obeseHow many women affected?Inactivity in women (35%) is higher among than men (30%), starts early and increases with age1Black women (55%) and Latino women (60%) do no spare-time physical activity 2Women (54.1%) were more likely than men (43.9%) to not meet the 2008 Federal Physical Activity Guidelines1
Key Guidelines Snapshot
3Adults (aged 18–64)Moderate-intensity aerobic exercise; 2 hours and30 minutes /week; Muscle-strengthening; 2+days per week Older Adults (aged 65+)Follow adult guidelines(as abilities allow)Inactivity should be avoided
American Heart Association
. Physical Inactivity– 2012 Statistical Fact Sheet
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute’s “The Heart Truth for African American Women: An Action Plan.” NIH Pub. No. 07-5066; National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute’s “The Heart Truth for Latinas: An Action Plan.” NIH Pub. No. 07-5065
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/factsheetprof.aspx
Slide21Overweight & Obesity
What is it?When your weight exceeds what is generally considered healthy for your heightA waist measurement greater than 35 inches for women or a BMI of 25.0 and higherWhy a major risk factor?Leads to many diseases and conditions, including high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes which can cause heart diseaseHow many women affected?159% of White women are overweight/obese75% of Latinas are overweight/obese78% of Black women are overweight/obese
American Heart Association
. Overweight & Obesity– 2012 Statistical Fact Sheet
Slide22Cigarette and Tobacco Smoke
What is it?Inhalation of the smoke of burning tobacco encased in cigarettes, pipes, and cigars Why a major risk factor?Cigarette smoking and secondhand smoke further raises risk of heart disease when combined with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and being overweight or obeseHow many women affected? 118% of women smoke21% are White women17% are Black women9% are Latinas
American Heart Association
. Women & CVD– 2012 Statistical Fact Sheet
Slide23Stress and Heart Disease
What is it?Stress affects each of us in different ways — youmay have physical signs, emotional signs or bothWhy a major risk factor?Stress sets off a chain of eventsStressful situation Breathing and heart rate speed up; blood pressure risesBody experiences “fight or flight” responseWhen it lasts days/weeks = chronic stressChronic stress increases heart rate and blood pressureHow many Americans affected?22% of Americans reported extreme stress in 2011Top reasons: money, work, economy, relationships, family responsibilities
American Psychological Association. Stress in America report. http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2012/01/chronic-disease.aspx
Slide24Alcohol Beverages and Heart Disease
What is it?Women’s bodies react differently to alcohol than men’s bodiesWomen face particular health risks from alcohol e.g. liver damage, heart disease, breast cancer and pregnancy, when they drink beyond moderate levels, i.e., more than 3 drinks/day or more than 7 drinks/week1How many women are affected?In 2010, 47% of women aged 12 and older were current drinkers; current male drinkers were estimated at 57% 2
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National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Webpage “Women.” http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohol-health/special-populations-co-occurring-disorders/women
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,
Results from the 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Summary of National Findings
, NSDUH Series H-41, HHS Publication No. (SMA) 11-4658. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2011.
Slide25The Multiplier Effect
Risk Factors Don’t Add Their Potential Danger Like 1 + 1 = 2 They Multiply It1
= 10
more likely to develop heart disease
Woman over 55
Overweight
+ High Blood Cholesterol3
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute “The Heart Truth” speaker’s guide. 2010. Publication No. 10-520B, p. 17
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (2006), HEART DISEASE RISK FACTOR "MULTIPLIER EFFECT“ IN MIDLIFE WOMEN
infographic
Slide26Talk to Your Doctor
Slide27Talk to Your Doctor
Being honest will get you the most realistic assessmentHelp your doctor develop a plan to lower your overall riskVisit your doctor regularly and bring 2–3 questions
Slide28Talk to Your Doctor
Do I have heart disease? What tests should I have?What do my test results mean?Are my blood pressure numbers within a normal range? Cholesterol numbers?Can you help me plan a safe weight loss and exercise program?What are the possible side effects of the medications I’ve been prescribed?
Your doctor is your partner — working together you can live a longer, healthier and happier life
Slide29Take Charge of Your Heart Health
Slide30Enjoy Regular Physical Activity
RecommendationPick a physical activity that you like(brisk walking, dancing, swimming)Make the time!Do it for 30+ minutes 5X per week Why?70% of Americans do not get thephysical activity they need1Daily physical activity will guarantee you a healthier and more satisfying life while lowering your risks for heart disease, stroke and diabetes1Studies show that for every hour of walking, life expectancy may increase by 2 hours2
American Heart Association. My Life Check.
http://mylifecheck.heart.org/Multitab.aspx?NavID=8&CultureCode=en-US
American Heart Association: Get Moving. Where Do I Start http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/PhysicalActivity/StartWalking/Get-moving-Where-do-I-start_UCM_307978_Article.jsp
Slide31Eat a Heart-Healthy Diet
Recommendation:Stock up on healthy foodsEat a lot of vegetables and fruitsEat unrefined fiber-rich whole-grain foodsEat fish at least twice a weekChoose skinless lean meats and poultrySelect fat-free, 1% fat, and low-fatdairy productsCut back on saturated/trans fats,cholesterol, salt and added sugarsRemember candy, cakes, cookies, ice cream, etc. are occasional special treats!
Why?
One of your best weapons for fighting heart diseaseOver 90% of us fail to eat a heart-healthy dietPoor eating can lead to heart disease, stroke, diabetes and obesity
American Heart Association. My Life Check. http://mylifecheck.heart.org/Multitab.aspx?NavID=10&CultureCode=en-US
Slide32Maintain a Healthy Weight
RecommendationKnow your Body Mass Index or BMIUnderstand your caloric needsTrack your caloriesOnly eat at restaurants/fast food1-2 times per weekWhy?When you shed extra fat and unnecessary pounds, you reduce the burden on your heart, lungs, blood vessels and skeleton
American Heart Association. My Life Check. http://mylifecheck.heart.org/Multitab.aspx?NavID=11&CultureCode=en-US
Slide33Body Mass Index (BMI) Chart
Weight-control Information Network: an information service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: Web page, “Understanding Adult Obesity.” Accessed http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/understanding.htm#bodymass
Slide34Stop Smoking (please!)
RecommendationDo whatever it takes to quit! Talk with your health-care provider or look for a quit-smoking programWhy?Cigarette smokers have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease 1Smoking is one of our nation’s top causes of early death1Smoking will only add to your stress by taking away your good health and shortening your life1On average, smokers die 13–14 years earlier than nonsmokers 2
American Heart Association. My Life Check. http://mylifecheck.heart.org/Multitab.aspx?NavID=14&CultureCode=en-US
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/fast_facts/.
Slide35Reduce Your Blood Sugar
RecommendationReduce consumption of simple sugars that are found in soda, candy and sugary dessertsGet regular physical activity! Take medications or insulin, if prescribed for youWhy?High levels of blood sugar can damage your heart, kidneys, eyes and nervesWhen you reduce excessive sugars you help protect your vital organs
American Heart Association. My Life Check. http://mylifecheck.heart.org/Multitab.aspx?NavID=13&CultureCode=en-US
Slide36Control Your Cholesterol
RecommendationEat healthy foods low in cholesterol, trans fats and saturated fats and lots of fiberSchedule a cholesterol screeningGet active Maintain a healthy weightTake your prescribed medicationWhy?When you control your cholesterol, you are giving your arteries their best chance to remain clear of blockages that can lead to heart disease and stroke
American Heart Association. My Life Check. http://mylifecheck.heart.org/Multitab.aspx?NavID=9&CultureCode=en-US
Slide37Manage Your Blood Pressure
Recommendation:Eat a heart-healthy diet with less sodiumEnjoy regular physical activityMaintain a healthy weightTake your prescribed medicationManaging stressLimit alcoholAvoid tobacco smokeWhy?High blood pressure is the single most significant risk factor for heart diseaseManaging it is common sense forgood health
American Heart Association. My Life Check. http://mylifecheck.heart.org/Multitab.aspx?NavID=12&CultureCode=en-US
Slide38Stress and Heart Disease
Recommendation for StressExerciseMaintain a positive attitudeDo not smoke or drink toomuch coffeeEnjoy a healthy diet Maintain a healthy weightTalk to your doctor or other healthcare professionalsWhy?Managing stress is good for youroverall healthAfter a heart attack or stroke, people can feel depressed, anxious or overwhelmed by stress
American Heart Association/American Stroke Association: webpage, “Stress and Heart Health” Accessed http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/MyHeartandStrokeNews/Stress-and-Heart-Health_UCM_437370_Article.jsp
Slide39Alcohol Beverages and Heart Disease
RecommendationTalk to your doctor about benefits and risks based on your own family history and healthIf you drink alcohol, do so in moderation 1 to 2 drinks per day for men1 drink per day for womenWhy?Alcohol use may be harmful for anyone with:Personal/family history of alcoholismHypertriglyceridemiaCertain blood disordersHeart failureUncontrolled hypertension Taking certain medications
4%
80
4
oz.
Standard Drink Equivalents
American Heart Association. Alcohol Beverages and Cardiovascular Disease. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/NutritionCenter/Alcoholic-Beverages-and-Cardiovascular-Disease_UCM_305864_Article.jsp
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DISCUSSION
Slide41How Heart Healthy Are You?
Raise your hand if you
….
Have immediate family members who have heart disease/diabetes
Smoke or live with someone who does
Have been tested for type 2 diabetes in the last 2 years
Had your blood pressure checked in the last year
Know your cholesterol numbers, i.e., total, LDL and HDL
Exercise for 30 minutes a day at least 4 days a week
Know how many calories you should eat in a day
Slide42Know Your Numbers
Risk Factor GoalTotal cholesterolless than 200 mg/dLLDL “Bad”less than 160 mg/dL; < 130; <100, <70HDL “Good”women > 50 mg/dL; men > 40 mg/dLTriglyceridesless than 150 mg/dLBlood Pressureless than 120/80 mmHgFasting Glucoseless than 100 mg/dLBody Mass Index (BMI)less than 25 Waist Circumferencewomen < 35 inches; men < 40 inchesExercise30 minutes ≥ 5 X week of moderate-intensity aerobic AND muscle strengthening ≥ 2 X weekDiet and Nutritionwith your doctor, determine how many calories you need each day and eat healthy, low sodium/sugar and high fiber foodsTobacco and AlcoholStop smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke; women: one drink or less per day; men: 2 drinks or less per day
American Heart Association; webpage, “Numbers That Count for a Healthy Heart.” Accessed http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Numbers-That-Count_UCM_305427_Article.jsp
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Questions?
Slide44Thank You!
Slide45Heart Attack Signs in Women
Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in center of chestPain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfortBreaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness Most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfortShortness of breath, nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain are likely
American Heart Association. Heart Attack Symptoms in Women. Accessed http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartAttack/WarningSignsofaHeartAttack/Heart-Attack-Symptoms-in-Women_UCM_436448_Article.jsp
If you have any of these signs,
don’t wait more than five minutes
before calling 9-1-1 and get to a hospital right away
Slide46Stroke Warning Signs
Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the bodySudden confusion, trouble speaking or understandingSudden trouble seeing in one or both eyesSudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordinationSudden severe headache with no known cause
American Stroke Association: home page. Accessed: http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/WarningSigns/Warning-Signs_UCM_308528_SubHomePage.jsp
If one or more of these signs is present,
don’t delay — call 9-1-1
Slide47CVD Risk and Black American Women
Heart disease is more prevalent among Black women than White women1As are some of the risk factors, high blood pressure (46%), obesity (51%), and diagnosed/undiagnosed diabetes (19%) 2Women can lower their heart disease risk by as much as 82% just by leading a healthy lifestyle1However, in a 2006 study of women3:Only 57% knew heart disease is leading cause of deathamong womenAwareness was lower among Black (31%) and Latina women (29%) compared with White women (68%)Majority (≥ 50%) reported confusion related to heartdisease preventionMore outreach and education clearly is warranted
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute’s “The Heart Truth for African American Women: An Action Plan.” NIH Pub. No. 07-5066
American
Heart
Association
. African Americans &
CVD– 2012 Statistical Fact Sheet
Christian, A. et al. Nine-Year Trends and Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Women’s Awareness of Heart Disease and Stroke: An American Heart Association Study. Journal of Women’s Health. Volume 16, Number 1. 2007.
Abstract accessed: http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/jwh.2006.M072?journalCode=jwh
Slide48CVD Risk and Women
More women die of CVD than all forms of cancer combined1Women experience some of the highest risk factors for CVD:Black (71%), Latina (75%) and White (59%) women are overweight/obese 2Black (27%), Latina (34%) and White (28%) women are pre-diabetic 2Black (46%), Latina (29%) and White (31%) women have HBP3Women can lower their heart disease risk by as much as 80% just by leading a healthy lifestyle1However, in a 2006 study of women3:Only 57% knew heart disease is leading cause of death among womenAwareness was lower among Black (31%) and Latina women (29%) compared with White women (68%)Majority (≥ 50%) reported confusion related to heart disease preventionMore outreach and education clearly is warranted
American Heart Association/Go Red for Women. “Women and Heart Disease: Myths vs. Realities” PDF
2012
American
Heart Association
.
Women & CVD– 2012 Statistical Fact Sheet
Christian, A. et al. Nine-Year Trends and Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Women’s Awareness of Heart Disease and Stroke: An American Heart Association Study. Journal of Women’s Health. Volume 16, Number 1. 2007
Slide49CVD Risk and Latinas
Latinas have high rates of: diabetes (13%)1, overweight and obesity (75%)1 and physical inactivity (60%)2However, in a 2006 study of women3:Only 57% knew heart disease is leading cause of death among womenAwareness was lower among Black (31%) and Latina women (29%) compared with White women (68%)Majority (≥ 50%) reported confusion related to heart disease preventionMore Latina outreach and education clearly is warranted
American Heart Association
.
Women & CVD– 2012 Statistical Fact Sheet
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute’s “The Heart Truth for Latinas: An Action Plan.” NIH Pub. No. 07-5065
Christian, A. et al. Nine-Year Trends and Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Women’s Awareness of Heart Disease and Stroke: An American Heart Association Study. Journal of Women’s Health. Volume 16, Number 1. 2007
Slide50Diabetes, Heart Disease and Stroke
High blood glucose levels can lead to increased deposits of fatty materials inside blood vessels, affecting blood flow and increasing the chanceof clogging and hardening of blood vessels If you have diabetes: You are 2X more likely to have heart disease or a stroke than someone who does notAnd are a woman, you have an even greater risk of heart diseaseAnd have already had one heart attack, you run an even greater risk of having a second oneYour heart attack may be more serious and more likely to result in death than someone without diabetes
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse. Diabetes, Heart Disease and Stroke. Accessed: http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/stroke/#connection
Slide51Women and Heart Disease
The facts are clear.More women die of heart diseasethan all forms of cancer combined.Unfortunately, the killer isn’t easy to see. Heart disease is often silent,hidden and misunderstood.
American Heart Association Go Red for Women
American Heart Association/Go Red for Women. “Women and Heart Disease: Myths vs. Realities” PDF 2012
Slide52Dispelling the Myths #1
TRUE OR FALSE?Heart disease is something that only men need to be concerned about.FALSEHeart disease is the #1 killer of women, causing 1-in-3 deaths each year.
American Heart Association/Go Red for Women. “Women and Heart Disease: Myths vs. Realities” PDF 2012
Slide53Dispelling the Myths #2
TRUE OR FALSE?Cancer is more deadly to women.FALSEMore women die from heart disease (419,730) than from these 3 causes of death combined: cancer, all forms (271,210); Alzheimer’s (57,919) and chronic lower respiratory disease (73,968).
American Heart Association/Go Red for Women. “Women and Heart Disease: Myths vs. Realities” PDF 2012
Slide54Dispelling the Myths #3
TRUE OR FALSE?Men and women have the same heart attack symptoms.FALSE64% of women who die suddenlyof coronary heart diseasehad no previous symptoms.
American Heart Association/Go Red for Women. “Women and Heart Disease: Myths vs. Realities” PDF 2012
Slide55Dispelling the Myths #4
1
TRUE OR FALSE?There is nothing I can do about heart disease.FALSEMaking healthy changes in women’s livesmay reduce their risk for heart diseaseas much as 80%.
American Heart Association/Go Red for Women. “Women and Heart Disease: Myths vs. Realities” PDF 2012
Slide56Dispelling the Myths #5
TRUE OR FALSE?All women have the same risk of heart disease.FALSEHispanic women are likely to develop heart disease 10 years earlier than non-Hispanics.Cardiovascular disease deaths are highest, regardless of age, in Black Americans. In fact, they have almost2x more risk of stroke than White Americans.
American Heart Association/Go Red for Women. “Women and Heart Disease: Myths vs. Realities” PDF 2012
Slide57Dispelling the Myths #6
1
TRUE OR FALSE?Women should only worry about plaque buildup inblood vessels of their heart.FALSEWomen may also be at risk for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) when plaque builds up in blood vessels of their arms and legs. In fact, women with PAD are2-to-3 times more likely to have a stroke or heart attack than those without it.
American Heart Association/Go Red for Women. “Women and Heart Disease: Myths vs. Realities” PDF 2012
Slide58Resources | National Partners
American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
aapiusa.org
American College of Cardiology
cardiosource.org
Association of Black Cardiologists
abcardio.org
credo
- Coalition to Reduce Disparities in CV Outcomes
cardiosource.org/ACC/credo
National Medical Association
nmanet.org
Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association
pcna.net
The Society for Cardiovascular
Angiography and Intervention
scai.org