There are many risk factors for heart disease in women, including family history, diabetes, high blood pressure or cholesterol, hypertension during pregnancy, being overweight with a sedentary lifestyle, and autoimmune disorders.
Just because you are not having symptoms does not mean you are safe. The first sign of heart disease can sometimes be a heart attack. Protect yourself by coming to the Emory Women’s Heart Center to get a personalized cardiovascular risk assessment and a plan to help you optimize your heart health.
