Pointing out that women are also at high risk of heart diseases, Özveren said, "However, many are not aware of this fact. Therefore, they are late in early diagnosis".

Cardiovascular diseases are still perceived as 'male-specific' diseases in our society. Therefore, many women think that alarm signals are caused by panic attacks or stress. In addition, the fact that the symptoms of the disease are different from men does not bring heart disease to women's minds. However, reminding that women are also at serious risk, Yeditepe University Hospitals  Cardiology specialist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Olcay Özveren listed the right mistakes in this regard as follows…

Heart Disease Is More Common in Men

This is one of the most inaccurate pieces of information on the subject. Research shows that while the loss of life due to heart disease in men has decreased steadily over the past 25 years, no such change has been observed in women. Undoubtedly, ignorance and failure to take the necessary precautions are of great importance in the emergence of this result.

Older Women are at Risk of Heart Disease

Although age is an important risk factor for heart disease, heart diseases may also occur in young women. Young women, especially those who smoke, have high blood pressure and high cholesterol, and women with diabetes are also at risk for heart disease. The risk of developing heart disease in women increases significantly after menopause. Women can manage this risk by exercising regularly, eating healthy, and having regular health checks.

Women Who Exercise Do Not Get Heart Disease

Regular exercise is important to reduce the risk of heart disease in women. However, it should be kept in mind that women who exercise regularly may also suffer from heart disease. Because many factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, family history, or smoking are effective in the emergence of diseases.

Women Have Fewer Losses After Heart Attacks

According to the Women's Heart Foundation, 42% of women who have a heart attack die within one year. This figure is 24% for men. The main factor in the emergence of this result is the failure to comply with the drug treatment after a heart attack.

Heart Attack Symptoms Are Easier to Detect

One of the main reasons why heart diseases are dangerous for women is because their symptoms are not sufficiently recognized. Symptoms of heart attacks in women may differ from those in men. Therefore, they cannot understand the reason for their experiences, so they may be late in taking necessary measures. For example, not all women who have had a heart attack experience chest pain. Attention should be paid to symptoms such as back, neck, or abdominal pain.

Heart Diseases are Genetic

This misinformation is also very common and therefore, it can be delayed the measures to be taken. The presence of a family history of heart disease is one of the important factors that increase the risk. However, it should not be forgotten that those without a family history of heart disease may also have heart disease. Smoking alone is a huge risk factor. In addition, diabetes, sleep apnea, depression, high triglyceride levels, and high blood pressure also pose a risk for heart disease.

The Most Dangerous Consequence of Heart Disease is a Heart Attack

Although a heart attack is a very serious loss of life, it is unfortunately not the only risk of heart disease. Heart disease accounts for 60 percent of stroke-related deaths. Moreover, only female-specific risk factors such as experiencing pregnancy hypertension, using birth control pills, and receiving hormone replacement therapy are other factors that increase the risk of stroke.

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