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Heart attack isn’t just a man’s problem: Dangerous risks women can’t ignore
Experts share gender-based risks of heart attack, key symptoms in women and suggestions for lifestyle changes to effectively prevent heart disease.
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Heart attacks remain one of the leading causes of death globally, but did you know that men are more likely to die from a heart attack than women? Studies show that gender differences, lifestyle choices, and age-specific risks all play a role. Yet, as women’s lifestyles are evolving, the gap is gradually narrowing.
To help answer the burning questions about heart attack risks, symptoms and prevention among all genders, we speak to Dr. Gajinder Kumar Goyal, Director of Cardiology, Marengo Asia Hospital, Faridabad, So that it can be understood.
Are there any studies to show this? More men die from heart attacks than women,
“Men die more than women from heart attacks. The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study conducted in 2017 revealed that about 6 lakh women compared to 9 lakh men die of heart attacks in a year in India. But over the years, this gap is narrowing with the changing lifestyle of women,” says Dr Goyal.
Why don’t we usually hear about women having heart attacks? Is there a connection between heart attack and gender?
“Even in women The most common cause of death is heart attackThere is no doubt that the incidence of heart attacks is lower in young women, especially those under the age of 50, whereas more than 50 percent of heart attacks in men occur under the age of 50. After the age of 50, the risk of heart attack is equal in both genders,” he says.
Are symptoms or signs different in women?
Chest pain is the most important symptom of heart attack in men, but women may have symptoms like restlessness. breathlessnessSweating, nausea etc. occur more prominently than in men. Therefore, we should not ignore even mild chest pain or other subtle symptoms in women,” Dr. Goyal says.
Are there any special things that women should keep in mind?
“After menopause, men and women have the same risk of heart attack. However, young women who have diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levelPeople who smoke, those who smoke high body mass index And those with a family history of premature heart disease have a similar risk compared to younger men,” he says.
According to Dr. Goyal, lifestyle changes and regular monitoring of blood pressure are very important. Lipid profile and sugar levels Should be done every one to two years. A balanced diet, regular exercise and avoiding smoking can significantly reduce the risk of heart attack.
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