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OpenEvidence - What is the impact of racism and social issues on Men’s Heart Health

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Racism and social issues significantly impact men’s heart health. Structural racism is a fundamental driver of health disparities, including cardiovascular disease (CVD), as highlighted by the American Heart Association.

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How To Spot the Signs of a Stroke - Baptist Health

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Would You Recognize the Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke? Knowing the signs and symptoms of stroke with a sense of urgency in your reaction to…

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Do you know the warning signs of a stroke? Learn how to recognize them in a fun, interactive way to help save lives and spread awareness. Get started!

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The differences in stroke symptoms between women and men.

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The differences in stroke symptoms between women and men.

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The differences in stroke symptoms between women and men

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May is National Stroke Awareness Month. So to spread awareness one brave mother from the Mountain State is sharing her story.

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AHA General Warning Signs of a Heart Attack (Blog Post)

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AHA General Warning Signs of a Heart Attack (Blog Post)

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Catch the signs early

Don't wait to get help if you experience any of these heart attack warning signs. Some heart attacks are sudden and intense. But most start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Pay attention to your body and call 911 if you experience:

Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes - or it may go away and then return. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.

Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.

Shortness of breath. This can occur with or without chest discomfort.

Other signs. Other possible signs include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

Download the common heart attack warning signs infographic (JPEG) | (PDF)

Symptoms vary between men and women

As with men, women's most common heart attack symptom is chest pain (angina) or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain.
Learn about the warning signs of heart attack in women. Watch video: "Just A Little Heart Attack" - a short film directed by and starring Elizabeth Banks
Don't hesitate to call 911

Learn the signs for heart attack, and remember: Even if you're not sure it's a heart attack, have it checked out.

Minutes matter. Fast action can save lives - maybe your own.

Call 911 if you experience heart attack warning signs. Calling 911 is almost always the fastest way to get lifesaving treatment.

An emergency medical services (EMS) team can begin treatment when they arrive - up to an hour sooner than if someone gets to the hospital by car. EMS staff are also trained to revive someone whose heart has stopped. Patients with chest pain who arrive by ambulance usually receive faster treatment at the hospital, too.

For many reasons, it's best to call 911 so that an experienced EMS team can begin treatment and arrange rapid transport to the emergency room.
Watch an animation of a heart attack.
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Don't wait to get help if you experience any of these heart attack warning signs. Some heart attacks are sudden and intense. But most start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Pay attention to your body and call 911 if you experience: Chest discomfort.

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Franciscan Health: Men's and Women's Heart Attack Signs Are Different (Blog Post)

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Not all heart attacks occur with a sudden, crushing pain in the center of the chest. Heart attack symptoms can vary, and women are more likely to experience a heart attack with no chest pain at all.

That's why it's so important to know your own risk factors for a heart attack, said Paul A. Jones, MD, FACP, FACC, the medical director for Franciscan Health Cardiovascular Services in Northern Indiana and South Suburban Chicago.

"The better we educate the public on knowing the risk factors, the higher the likelihood they would be more in tune to some of the potential signs and symptoms of a heart attack," he said.

Men and women do not usually experience heart attacks the same way.

Women are more likely to experience unusual fatigue and nausea.

"Common anginal symptoms in women are discomfort between the shoulder blades, accompanied by sleep disturbance," said Michael Hogan, MD, FACC, cardiologist at Franciscan Health Lafayette.

Heart attack symptoms that are more common for men can include pain in the left arm, breaking out in a cold sweat and stomach discomfort or indigestion.

Common Heart Attack Symptoms for Men and Women

Chest pressure, pain or discomfort

Feeling dizzy

Rapid or irregular heartbeat

Shortness of breath

Back, neck, arm or jaw pain

Heart Attack Symptoms Common for Men

Shooting pain in the left arm

Breaking out in a cold sweat

Severe chest pain

Stomach discomfort or indigestion

Heart Attack Symptoms Common for Women

Unusual fatigue

Anxiety and sleep disturbance

Dull pain or discomfort in neck, back, jaw or stomach

Nausea or vomiting

Shortness of breath, even when sitting

Men, Women Perceive Heart Attack Symptoms Differently

Not only can women and men have different symptoms of heart disease, but the genders also differ in how they perceive their symptoms. It's important for women not to minimize or overlook their own symptoms.

"Women have more problems than men because they tend to take care of the whole family and then forget about themselves. And when they have symptoms, they say, 'I have no time for this.' And that can also be very dangerous," said Jairo Cruz, MD, cardiologist at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields.

Women should have the "same level of aggressiveness" as men and get an evaluation if they suspect a heart issue, said Dr. Jones. That means heading to the nearest emergency room so a diagnosis can be made. "The other piece is the treatment. We need to be just as aggressive in managing heart disease in women as we are in men," Dr. Jones said.

Dr. Jones said a patient who knows the risks will be less likely to incorrectly blame their discomfort on heartburn, something he's seen happen too many times. "They'll think twice and say, 'Hey, this could be my warning sign of a heart attack' and not blow it off," he said.

Learn the silent symptoms of a heart attack.

Whether you're a man or women, if you suspect you might be having a heart attack, call 911. Every second counts.

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Men's and Women's Heart Attack Signs Are Different

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Do you know how the signs of a heart attack are different for men and women?

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Work-Related Heart Disease CDC (Webpage)

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Work-Related Heart Disease CDC (Webpage)

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Work-Related Stress and its Impact on Cardiovascular Health (Blog Post)

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Work-Related Stress and its Impact on Cardiovascular Health (Blog Post)

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Work-Related Stress and its Impact on Cardiovascular Health

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7 ideal health behaviors or modifiable factors to improve cardiovascular health identified by the American Heart Association (Blog Post)

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7 ideal health behaviors or modifiable factors to improve cardiovascular health identified by the American Heart Association (Blog Post)

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A cardiac risk calculator is a screening tool to assess your future risk of cardiovascular disease. It uses personal health information to evaluate heart health.

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2018 Prevention Guidelines Tool CV Risk Calculator

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2018 Prevention Guidelines Tool CV Risk Calculator

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2018 Prevention Guidelines Tool CV Risk Calculator

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The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology are excited to provide a series of cardiovascular prevention guidelines for the assessment of cardiovascular risk, lifestyle modifications that reduce risk, management of elevated blood cholesterol, and management of increased body weight in adults.

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Angina (an-JI-nuh or AN-jin-nuh) is chest pain or discomfort that occurs if an area of your heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen-rich blood. It may feel like pressure or squeezing in your chest, shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back.
Aortic aneurysm
Aortic aneurysms (ay-OR-tick AN-ur-ih-zem) are balloon-like bulges that occur in the aorta, which is the main artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. An aneurysm that bursts or causes a tear in the wall of the artery can cause life-threatening bleeding inside the body.
Arrhythmia
An arrhythmia (ah-RITH-me-ah) is a problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. An arrhythmia can cause the heart to beat too fast, too slow, or in an irregular way.
Arteriosclerosis
Arteriosclerosis (ahr-TEER-ee-o-skluh-ROH-sis) develops when the arteries become thick, stiff, and less elastic as you get older. Arteries are the blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to your heart and other parts of your body. These changes result in high blood pressure, which increases the risk of coronary heart disease, heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and diseases of the kidneys, brain, and eyes.
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis (ATH-uh-roh-skluh-ROH-sis), which is a type of arteriosclerosis, describes the buildup of a sticky, fatty substance called plaque within the walls of arteries. This buildup causes the arteries to narrow, which reduces blood flow through the body. As a result, less oxygen-rich blood can reach vital organs and tissues.
Atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AY-tree-uhl fib-rill-AY-shun), also known as A-fib or AF, is a condition in which the heart's upper and lower chambers do not work together as they should. This can cause your heartbeat to be too fast, too slow, or irregular.
Cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease is the term for all types of disease that affect the heart or blood vessels, including coronary heart disease, which can cause heart attacks, stroke, heart failure, and peripheral artery disease.
Coronary heart disease
Coronary heart disease (CHD) (also known as coronary artery disease or heart disease) is a disease in which a waxy substance called plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries. The plaque can reduce the amount of oxygen-rich blood that can reach your heart or cause blood clots.
Defibrillators
Defibrillators (dee-FIB-ril-ay-tors) are devices that send an electric pulse or shock to the heart to restore a normal heartbeat. They can help prevent sudden death in people who have a life-threatening arrhythmia or experience cardiac arrest.
Electrocardiogram
An electrocardiogram (uh-LEK-trow-KAR-dee-uh-gram), also called an ECG or EKG, is a simple, painless test that detects and records your heart's electrical activity. This test helps to diagnose a heart attack or an arrhythmia.
Heart attack
A heart attack happens when the flow of blood to the heart suddenly becomes blocked and the heart can't get enough oxygen. If blood flow isn't restored quickly, the heart muscle begins to die. Heart attacks are a leading cause of death in both men and women.
Heart failure
Heart failure (also known as congestive heart failure) is a condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. It develops over time as the pumping action of the heart gets weaker, or if it gets more difficult to adequately fill the heart with blood between heartbeats.
Heart valve diseases
Heart valve diseases are conditions affecting one or more of the four valves in the heart. These valves ensure that blood flows in the right direction through your heart and to the rest of your body. If one or more of your heart valves doesn't open or close correctly, it can affect blood flow and strain your heart. Most heart valve conditions are treatable.
High blood cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance the body needs for good health, but it needs to be present in the right amounts. Excess cholesterol can build up in your blood vessels, which can lead to heart attack, stroke, or other health problems.
High blood pressure
High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is a common health problem in which blood flows through arteries at higher-than-normal pressures. If high blood pressure isn't controlled with lifestyle changes and/or medication, it can lead to serious health problems, including cardiovascular disease.
Low blood pressure
Low blood pressure (also known as hypotension) occurs when blood flows through arteries at lower-than-normal pressures. Some people have low blood pressure all the time, and it is normal for them. In other people, low blood pressure can cause problems such as dizziness, fainting, or in extreme cases, shock.
Pacemakers
A pacemaker is a small, implanted device that sends electrical pulses to help keep the heartbeat at a normal rate and rhythm. A pacemaker can help control abnormal heart rhythms.
Stroke
A stroke occurs if the flow of oxygen-rich blood to part of the brain is blocked by a blood clot or narrowing of a blood vessel. Without oxygen, brain cells start to die after a few minutes. Stroke can also result from sudden bleeding in the brain that damages brain cells.
Sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) (also known as cardiac arrest) is a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. If this happens, blood stops flowing to the brain and other vital organs. If it is not treated, SCA usually causes death within minutes. But quick treatment with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and/or an automated external defibrillator (AED) may be lifesaving.

This content is provided by the NIH National Institute on Aging (NIA). NIA scientists and other experts review this content to ensure it is accurate and up to date.

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Use this glossary from the National Institute on Aging to understand terms related to heart disease, heart attacks, stroke, and cardiovascular disease.

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