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
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
Mental Health and Heart Health: What’s the Connection?
A new study links depression and anxiety to cardiac disease
High Blood Pressure 101
High blood pressure is common, but it’s also preventable. Understanding how blood pressure works can help you keep your numbers in check.
Introducción a la hipertensión
La hipertensión es frecuente, pero también puede prevenirse. Comprender el funcionamiento de la presión arterial puede ser útil para que la controles.
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
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