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Heart Failure Symptoms: Men Feel it Differently Than Women

<br>For Men<br>Men tend to feel severe chest pain or discomfort.<br>They may feel lightheaded or dizzy when standing up.<br>Men are more likely to have heart attacks as a first sign of heart failure.<br>They may notice swelling in the feet or ankles.<br>Men tend to seek medical help earlier when they experience heart pain or discomfort.<br><br>For Women<br>Women are more likely to experience fatigue and unusual tiredness.<br>They might have trouble breathing or feel short of breath more than men.<br>Pain may be felt in areas like the back, neck, or jaw rather than the chest.<br>Women are more likely to feel nausea or indigestion

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Heart Failure Symptoms: Men Feel it Differently Than Women

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  1. HEART FAILURE SYMPTOMS Men Feel it Differently Than Women

  2. FOR MEN • Men tend to feel severe chest pain or discomfort. • They may feel lightheaded or dizzy when standing up. • Men likely to have heart attacks as a first sign of heart failure. • They may notice swelling in the feet or ankles. • seek medical help earlier when they experience heart pain and discomfort

  3. FOR WOMEN • Women are more likely to experience fatigue and unusual tiredness. • They might have trouble breathing or feel short of breath more than men. • Pain may be felt in areas like the back, neck, or jaw rather than the chest. • Women are more likely to feel nausea or indigestion during a heart event. • They often delay seeking treatment, thinking the symptoms are something.

  4. THE HIDDEN DANGERS OF CARDIOVASCULAR RISK IN MEN AND WOMEN Both men and women face cardiovascular risk, but it can show up in different ways. Certain factors can raise the risk of developing heart ailments, and some risks affect one gender more than the other. COMMON CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS High blood pressure: Both men and women are at risk, but women’s risk increases after menopause. Obesity: Being overweight is a big risk for both men and women, but it affects women more when combined with other health problems. Lack of physical activity: Exercise is important for heart health. A sedentary lifestyle increases cardiovascular risk. Unhealthy diet: Eating foods high in salt, fat, and sugar can affect heart health for both genders. Stress: High levels of stress can contribute to heart disease in both men and women, but it can affect women more deeply.

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