Women’s Heart Advantage
The Women’s HeartAdvantage program at Sarasota Memorial
Hospital focuses on educating women and the community regarding
women’s risk for heart disease development. Providing women
with information about their heart health, risk factors for heart
disease, identification of heart disease symptoms, and appropriate
lifestyle choices are also goals of this outreach program.
Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United
States. One in three women die of heart disease. These facts emphasize
the need for women to discuss prevention of heart disease with
their physicians.
Identifying appropriate lifestyle choices regarding nutrition,
exercise, and weight control will contribute to heart health. Early
risk awareness will encourage more appropriate choices and a healthier
lifestyle.
9 Critical Questions To Ask Your Doctor
Women’s Heart Advantage promotes prevention and early detection
of coronary disease.
Studies have shown that women do not perceive heart disease as
a significant risk to their health, and few discuss cardiac risk
with their primary care providers. You have the potential to add
years to your life. Start by asking your doctor the 9 critical
questions:
1. What are my risk factors for heart disease, and what can I
do to lower my risk?
2. What are the warning signs of heart disease or heart attack?
3. What should I know about the effects of menopause on my health?
4. What are my blood pressure and cholesterol levels?
5. What is the best way for me to quit smoking?
6. Are my risk factors for heart disease the same or different
for stroke?
7. What is the latest on low-dose aspirin for heart attack prevention
and treatment?
8. If I experience chest pain, what is your overall plan for evaluation?
9. If I experience symptoms of a heart attack, which hospital in
the community is the best to got to?
