Cardiovascular diseases encompasses conditions of the heart and blood vessels. The term includes heart disease, the number one cause of death in women. READ MORE
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Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis occurs when your arteries narrow and become less flexible, which happens when plaque collects on the inner walls. READ MORE
Cholesterol
High blood cholesterol is a major women's health issue. One in three Americans has high cholesterol, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. READ MORE
High Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is the amount of force your blood exerts against the walls of your arteries. High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when your blood pressure is elevated over time. Left untreated, it can damage your small blood vessels and organs and lead to heart attacks, stroke, kidney failure and circulatory problems. READ MORE
Women’s Heart Health Has Been Overlooked for Decades. Tech Is Finally Catching Up.
New heart-health tools are redesigning how risk is assessed, conditions are detected and care is delivered for women
La aterosclerosis y las enfermedades cardiacas
Entérate de cómo arterias endurecidas podrían afectar tu cuerpo
Cardiovascular Disease Resource Guide
Use this list to find support, support groups and resources for cardiovascular disease
Riesgo de accidentes cardiovasculares para las mujeres
Entender los factores de riesgo y las señales de accidentes cardiovasculares podría ser útil para salvar tu vida
I Wasn’t Tired. I Was in Heart Failure.
I had no idea how sick I was until, in bed one night channel surfing, a Rosie O’Donnell show saved my life
No estaba cansada. Tenía insuficiencia cardiaca.
No sabía cuán enferma estaba hasta que una noche mientras buscaba qué ver en la televisión encontré un programa de Rosie O’Donnell que salvó mi vida
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