New Delhi, May 1 (IANS). Heart disease has become a major cause of death across the world today. The number of female patients in this disease, which is generally considered to be a disease of men, is increasing rapidly. This situation is at the global level. Despite this, a large number of women are not aware of their risks, which makes the situation more serious.
According to doctors and researchers, heart disease in women is often diagnosed later than in men. A major reason for this is that its symptoms are different and less obvious in women, which are sometimes not recognized immediately. As a result, treatment is delayed and the risk of serious complications or even death increases.
Indeed, women’s participation in many medical studies on heart disease is limited. This is why the understanding of this disease has developed mainly on the basis of symptoms in men. For example, the most common symptom of a heart attack is severe chest pain, which is more common in men. But its symptoms may be different in women. Additionally, most clinical trials and diagnostic models have focused on men.
Often the signs of heart problems in women may be different from those of men. Women usually ignore symptoms like shortness of breath, extreme fatigue, nausea or discomfort in the back, neck and jaw, considering them as normal gas, fatigue or mental stress. This carelessness becomes a hindrance in getting timely treatment and ultimately can prove fatal for their life.
Another important thing is that it is still being understood that how can the heart of women be different from that of men? And if so, what is the difference? Still, there is a consensus among experts that the hearts of men and women do not work exactly the same. Scientists are still trying to fully understand these differences, but it is clear that the same treatment or approach does not work for everyone.
However, it is a matter of relief that most of the heart diseases are preventable as most of the cases are lifestyle related. That means our daily habits have a direct impact on our heart health.
In such a situation, adopting a healthy diet is the most important step. This should include a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and avoiding fried foods and protein, while staying away from foods high in salt, sugar and unhealthy fats. Regular physical activity is also very important. Even simple exercises like daily walking keep the heart strong.
Apart from this, getting enough sleep, avoiding smoking and controlling stress are also very important for heart health. Especially prolonged stress has a negative impact on the body and can lead to heart-related problems.
Some women also have risks about which less is known. Problems such as problems during pregnancy and autoimmune diseases also increase the risk. But often women do not give priority to checking their heart after these situations.
This is why regular health checkups are very important. By consulting a doctor from time to time, the disease can be detected early and the risk can be reduced. However, it is important that women understand the signals of their body, do not ignore the symptoms and seek medical help on time.
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