Risk of Heart Disease Among Women

The Risk of Heart Disease Among Women
A significant percentage of women—up to 44%—may be living with some form of cardiovascular disease, according to Dr. Zubair Ahmen with Washington Regional’s Cardiovascular Clinic. While
One egg a week lowers heart disease death risk by 29%
A new study has found that eating between one and six eggs each week significantly reduces the risk of dying from any cause but particularly from heart disease – even in people who have been diagnosed with high cholesterol levels.
Heart Health At Risk For New Moms Of Twins
New moms who’ve just had twins run a high risk of heart disease in the coming weeks and months, a new study suggests. Women have a doubled risk of hospitalization for heart problems within a year of delivering twins,
Mothers of twins face double heart disease risk after childbirth
A recent study found that mothers of twins are at double the risk of heart disease in the year after giving birth compared to mothers who give birth to a single infant. The research, led by Professor Cande Ananth and Dr.
Moms of Twins Face an Increased Risk of Heart Disease, New Study Finds
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Giving birth to twins increases heart disease risk during postpartum period, study warns
Most maternal deaths occur within the first year after giving birth, and cardiomyopathy – a form of cardiovascular disease – is among the leading causes.
Mothers of twins face a higher risk of heart disease in the year after birth
The risk of being admitted to the hospital with heart disease is twice as high the year after birth for mothers of twins compared to singleton births, according to new research. The risk is even higher in mothers of twins who had a high blood pressure condition during pregnancy.
Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death in women in the U.S.
The American Heart Association is highlighting a special group of New York women to raise awareness. CBS News New York's ...
American Heart Month: Understanding Cardiovascular Disease
February is American Heart Month and WHSV is partnering with Augusta Health to highlight the importance of cardiovascular ...
Heart disease remains leading cause of death in US, new report finds
A new report published Monday found that heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States.
Heart disease kills the most Americans every year — smartwatches might save us
The American Heart Association says heart diseases are the leading cause of death in the US. Experts tell Digital Trends that ...
New Research Exposes a Shocking Global Failure in Heart Disease Treatment
A major international study reveals that most people with cardiovascular disease are not receiving essential medications to ...
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Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: Underdiagnosed Cardiovascular Killer of Young Women
The most common cardiovascular killer in maternal medicine is also among the most misdiagnosed. Peripartum cardiomyopathy ...
Regularly eating eggs supports a lower risk of cardiovascular disease-related death, finds study
Regular consumption of eggs is associated with a 29% lower risk of cardiovascular disease-related death in relatively healthy ...
Arizona Heart Foundation: Combating Heart Disease Through Research, Education, and Awareness for Over 50 Years
AHF was established in 1971 by the late Edward B. Diethrich, MD, a cardiovascular surgeon and innovator in his field of ...
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Breastfeeding Linked to Greater Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Those With Gestational Diabetes
The study could not account for other mediators of cardiovascular risk and breastfeeding, such as social determinants of ...