Heart Disease and Heart Attack - Women Are Truly Different At Heart.

Many women think that heart disease primarily affects men - but that is not true. In fact, more women die of heart disease than men. It is the #1 killer of women. Statistically, 1 in every 3 women will die of heart disease which is claiming 500,000 lives a year.

Heart disease also strikes women at younger ages than most people think, and the risk rises in middle age. Heart disease can diminish health, well-being, and the ability to do simple activities like climbing stairs. The fact is, it can decrease the entire quality of your life. Two-thirds of women who have heart attacks never fully recover. And if you have a heart attack, your risk of having another increases.

The good news is, it's never too late to start protecting your heart. Alta Bates Summit can help you get the care you need. It's important to understand how certain factors can affect your chances for heart disease, and how to control them. Take a moment to acquaint yourself with the risk factors.

Your heart deserves the same attention you give to others every day. One of the first steps you can take toward a "heart healthy life" is to start caring for your heart with the help of an Alta Bates Summit physician who is just right for you. Our Health Match Physician Referral Program is your personal link to excellent local doctors. Health Match coordinators can put you in touch with a particular physician who meets your unique needs. Call Health Match at (510) 869-6777.

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