Every year many women die of cardiovascular disease.
Cause of death number one
Contrary to what you might think, more women than men die from cardiovascular disease every year. It is even a cause of death in women number one! This is apparent from the file Heart attack in women from Health Square in collaboration with Angela Maas, professor of cardiology at the UMC St Radboud in Nijmegen.
Badly recognized
A heart attack is often poorly recognized by women. This is because some symptoms are unknown in women and others are similar to menopausal and stress complaints. For example, did you know that pain in the left jawbone is one of the symptoms that can indicate a heart attack? And would you shortness of breath not easily attributed to the menopause?
Symptoms
It is very important to pay close attention to possible signs of cardiovascular disease during and after the menopause. Some symptoms listed in the file Myocardial infarction in women are mentioned are:
– A painful, pressing sensation in the chest
– Pain in the back, left angle of the jaw, neck and shoulder
– Shortness of breath, feeling of air shortage
– A flu feeling; nausea, vomiting and chills
– Tiredness and weakness
– Anxiety
– No appetite
– A feeling of discomfort
To the doctor
Do you have one or more of these complaints? Do not blame them on the menopause or stress, but have yourself checked by your doctor. Even if they disappear after rest. Because it is better to be there as early as possible, so that treatment can be started in time.
