- pressure
- High LDL cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Smoking
- Older age
- Family history of cardiovascular disease
- Physical inactivity
- Obesity
- Existing coronary artery disease
Reducing modifiable risk factors can significantly improve cardiovascular health over time.
Women May Experience Less Typical Symptoms
One dangerous misconception is that heart attacks always look the same in everyone.
Women can certainly experience classic chest pain, but the American Heart Association notes that women may also experience:
- Shortness of breath
- Nausea or stomach upset
- Shoulder, back, or arm pain
- Unusual tiredness
- Weakness
- Anxiety
Chest pain or discomfort is still
