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There are also certain risk factors that affect women more strongly. Diabetes, for example, increases heart risk more in women than in men. Pregnancy-related conditions such as high blood pressure during pregnancy or gestational diabetes can also increase long-term heart risk later in life. Stress and mental health also appear to play a bigger role in women’s heart health. All of this means that awareness is extremely important.
Women should not ignore symptoms like persistent tiredness, unexplained breathlessness, or discomfort in the chest, jaw, or back, especially if these symptoms appear suddenly or during physical activity. At the same time, prevention remains the most powerful tool we have. Regular health check-ups, controlling blood pressure, maintaining healthy cholesterol levels, managing diabetes, staying physically active, and avoiding smoking can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease. Healthy eating and maintaining a healthy weight are also important steps in protecting the heart.
The key message is simple: heart disease in women may look different, but the risk is just as real. Recognising the warning signs early and taking preventive steps can save lives. When it comes to heart health, women should remember that symptoms do not always have to be dramatic to be serious. Listening to your body and acting early can make all the difference.
(The writer, Dr Aravind Duruvasal, is a consultant interventional cardiologist at Prashanth Hospitals, Chennai)