7 Common Heart Diseases in Women

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is one of the leading causes of death in women. It occurs due to plaque buildup that narrows the arteries, reducing blood flow to the heart.

Heart Attack

Regretfully, heart attacks in women can go unnoticed, delaying timely treatment. It is because symptoms like fatigue, nausea, and jaw pain are often not taken seriously and dismissed as minor ailments.

Heart Failure

When a heart muscle doesn’t pump blood. This blood causes fluid to build up in the lungs. A condition can cause fatigue, breathlessness, and swelling in the legs.

Arrhythmia

A condition can cause irregular heartbeats, leading to dizziness, palpitations, or fainting. Women with atrial fibrillation (AF) have a higher stroke risk than males.

Broken Heart Syndrome

Also known as stress cardiomyopathy, broken heart syndrome is another heart disease triggered by extreme emotional stress. This condition mimics a heart attack but is caused by a sudden surge in stress hormones.

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

High blood pressure is silently dangerous for a woman’s heart. Uncontrolled hypertension can damage arteries over time, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

A condition that narrows arteries reduces blood flow to the limbs. This can cause leg pain, numbness, and a higher risk of heart attack and stroke.