Women’s Heart Health Program

Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the United States
Are you confident that you have a healthy heart?

At Park East Cardiovascular we know that a woman’s overall health is closely tied to her cardiovascular health. That is why we provide diagnostic support and services to help women establish a healthy lifestyle and take action to protect their hearts.

Even healthy women should see a cardiologist
Seeing a cardiologist for a check-up can help you,
and your family, avoid being affected by
cardiovascular disease.

Risk factors are common:

  • Mental stress and depression
  • Metabolic syndrome (fat around your
    abdomen, high blood pressure, high
    blood sugar and high triglycerides)
  • Smoking
  • Oral Contraceptives
  • Low levels of estrogen after menopause

Women need to be proactive
Being busy is no excuse for not taking care of your heart. Acting now could save your life.

Symptoms are overlooked:
The most common indicators of heart disease in women are often dismissed as minor problems

  • Shortness of breath
  • Fatigue
  • Neck and back pain
  • Dizziness
Women’s Heart Statistics
 

No warning: 64% of women have no symptoms prior to a heart attack

It’s rampant: heart disease kills more women each year than all CANCERS combined.

Youth doesn’t protect you: heart disease is the #3 cause of death for women 25-44 and #2 for women 45-64

It’s deadly: women are 13% more likely to die from their first heart attack than men

Heredity isn’t everything: healthy family history doesn’t guarantee heart health

Early diagnosis saves lives: you can avoid problems like stroke and hypertension
 
February 5th
February is women's heart health month

February 5th is the national wear red for women’s heart health day