Cardiovascular diseases are the leading causes of death among women in Brazil and throughout the world. The Ministry of Health estimates that 300,000 to 400,000 cases of heart attacks occur annually in the country and that there is one death in every five to seven cases. Based on this reality, it is necessary to know: What precautions should a woman take to avoid heart problems?
Although “better late than never”, explains Adriana Tomaz, cardiologist at Laboratorio Hermes Bardini, the ideal goal is to take care of the heart from childhood, with a healthy lifestyle that can involve the whole family. “It is always time to change lifestyle habits and adopt good practices such as healthy eating and regular physical activity as well as managing stress and anxiety,” the cardiologist assures.
Don’t wait until you feel it in your chest
Pain in the chest, left arm, neck, throat, and jaw, shortness of breath, dizziness, malaise, blurred vision, fainting, and palpitations are among the many symptoms that may indicate that the heart is not healthy.
aggravating factors
pressure
Stress releases substances into the bloodstream that can attack blood vessels, increase blood pressure, and raise the risk of events such as heart attack and stroke.
Insomnia and alcohol
Another point of concern is that alcoholic beverages are harmful to the heart as well as to other organs, such as the liver and brain, especially when consumed in regular and high doses.
menopause
“Women generally reach menopause ignoring the fact that this phase will require extra care because it is a period marked by hormonal and metabolic changes, weight gain and an increase in cholesterol levels. At menopause, the level of estrogen decreases with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease,” The doctor highlights.
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