Women & Heart Disease

Visit Www.Womenshealth.org to tap into some great presentation resources about women's health and in particular, the impact of heart disease.

"A woman's health is her capital." --
Harriet Beecher Stowe

The most common symptoms of heart disease in women*:

• Shortness of breath
• Weakness
• Unusual fatigue
• Cold sweat
• Dizziness
• Pain or pressure in the back or high chest
• Pain or discomfort in one or both arms
• Discomfort may be described as pressure, ache, or tightness; may come and go
• A burning sensation in the chest or upper abdomen
• Irregular heartbeat
• Nausea

(*From: http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/women/symptoms.aspx)


A Closer Look At The New Mammogram Recommendations:  Understanding the Science and Implications of Women's Health
Women's Health - U.S. NIH
Women's Health: Focusing On Rehabilitation
The Healthy Heart Handbook For Women

Other Resources:
A Leadership Training Handbook For Women
The Emergency Divorce Handbook For Women
Colorado University's Women's Handbook