ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Cardiovascular disease develops 7 to 10 years later in women than in men and is still the major cause of death in women over the age of 65 years. The risk of heart disease in women is often underestimated due to the misperception that females are ‘protected’ against cardiovascular disease.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sex hormones have a strong effect on the cardiovascular system and studies have shown that hormonal dysfunction is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease events [66]. Polycystic ovary syndrome and menopause are typical diseases closely related to sex hormone changes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Leading risk factors for heart disease and stroke are high blood pressure, high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, diabetes, smoking and secondhand smoke exposure, obesity, unhealthy diet, and physical inactivity.

Detailed explanation-4: -Several health conditions, your lifestyle, and your age and family history can increase your risk for heart disease. These are called risk factors. About half of all Americans (47%) have at least 1 of 3 key risk factors for heart disease: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking.