Living with heart failure symptoms, testing and treatment
MercyOne North Iowa Heart CenterHeart failure affects millions of Americans. Heart failure is a condition where the heart is unable to pump enough blood and oxygen to the body’s organs. There are...
How pregnancy, childbirth and menopause impact women’s heart health
Heart disease and stroke claim the life of one woman every 80 seconds, but less than half of women recognize heart disease as their leading cause of death.Traditional risk factors impact both men a...
Did you know heart attack symptoms for women can be different than men? Some signs – like dizziness and nausea – aren't so obvious. Both men and women can experience chest discomfort, however women are more apt to have pain at rest or while sleeping and men after exertion. Get the facts about heart disease – the No. 1 killer of women.