Cardio-vascular diseases are the primary cause of death for women, with higher rates than all forms of cancer and infectious illnesses put together. One  women out of two is concerned today and the rates are increasing continuously. Current statistics reveal significant differences between men and women in survival following a heart attack.

For example, 42 % of women who have heart attacks die within 1 year compared with 24 % of men. The reasons for this are not well understood. The explanation accepted by many is that women tend to get heart disease about 10 years later in life compared with men, and they are more likely to have coexisting, chronic conditions. However, research also has shown that women may not be diagnosed or treated as aggressively as men, and their symptoms may be very different from those of men who are having a heart attack. In addition, new studies indicate that men and women react to drugs prescribed for heart disease and other women..

Therefore  measures can and need to be taken by the individual woman to prevent heart disease - this chapter shall make aware about risks and how to go about it as early as possible.
 

Risk factors



Exercise programs