What You Need to Know
- Heart disease is the #1 cause of death for older women worldwide
- Two-thirds of female heart disease deaths occur in developing countries
- Ten years after menopause, heart disease death rates for women "catch up" to men
- Warning signs in women may differ from men and may include dizziness, palpitations, shortness of breath and "indigestion," and may not include chest discomfort
This information is from the MERCK Institute of Aging & Health