Heart disease warning signs for women | Petronela Sandulache | TEDxFreiburg
14 May 2024 (7 months ago)
- Heart disease is the number one killer of women, more than all cancers combined.
- 50% of women are misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed after a heart attack.
- Women experience different heart attack symptoms than men, including shortness of breath, back pain, or jaw pain.
- Women are more likely to delay seeking medical attention for heart attack symptoms.
- 80% of heart disease and strokes are preventable if caught in time.
- Raising awareness about heart disease in women and their specific symptoms can save lives.
- Individuals should be proactive in their health care, know their risk factors, and have informed conversations with their doctors.
- Spreading awareness and educating others about heart disease in women can help close the gender health gap.