Women at different ages have different heart conditions than men. They have more frequent arrhythmias, show statistically greater increases in blood pressure, and finally, in those over 60, have higher rates of heart attacks and strokes.

There is a misconception that a woman's heart is protected from estrogen during reproductive age. Estrogens do have a beneficial effect on blood vessels protecting and delaying the onset of coronary heart disease or obstruction Myocardial infarction. Of course, this does not mean that women They can smoke, not fight or be obese High cholesterol because of estrogen they simply cover and do not eliminate the damage that is created. Also, when these limits are raised during menopause, the protection and coverage of the problem ceases and the woman may be more harmed than a man. of similar age. This explains the fact that women have cardiovascular as their primary cause of death diseases over the age of 50 and not cancer of Dastos or any other cause.

There is a misconception that a woman's heart is protected from estrogen during reproductive age. Estrogens do have a beneficial effect on blood vessels protecting and delaying the onset of coronary heart disease or obstruction Myocardial infarction. Of course, this does not mean that women They can smoke, not fight or be obese High cholesterol because of estrogen they simply cover and do not eliminate the damage that is created. Also, when these limits are raised during menopause, the protection and coverage of the problem ceases and the woman may be more harmed than a man. of similar age. This explains the fact that women have cardiovascular as their primary cause of death diseases over the age of 50 and not cancer of Dastos or any other cause.

Although coronary heart disease is traditionally considered men's disease, is responsible for over 250,000 deaths per year and is the leading cause of death in adult women. In Greece, according to recent Diet (Atttica), cardiovascular disease is now the leading cause of death in women After menopause and are responsible for 55% of all deaths from obstruction or vascular stroke.

Coronary heart disease in women is not normal Menopause occurs on average 10 years later than in men, while women in the early menopause or bilateral ovulation develop coronary heart disease at a younger age. Also, women with diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension and smoking or hereditary history cardiovascular diseases are more at risk.

The initial clinical manifestation of coronary heart disease on women are more often angina, while its occlusion Myocardial infarction or sudden death is more common in men. However, it is believed that in women the The disease manifests itself and is treated somewhat differently. After the appearance of its clinical manifestations coronary heart disease, its outcome in women is less favorable in relation to men, a fact that imposes the addressing the risk factors and the caregiver evaluation of episodes of chest pain in women of all ages.

Smoking cessation, low in saturated fat and a high-fiber diet, as well as a healthy diet exercise is the most basic preventive measure for menopausal diseases.

In the recent past, administration had been suggested during rest in shape "Replacement therapy", in order to protect women from the above risks. Today We know that serial replacement therapy does not should be given for cardioprotection in women who are on rest. It has been proven by several multicenter studies that the administration of these limits (eg estrogen, progesterone, etc.) does not prevent the manifestation of the disease, while the deity is still being discussed whether the administration of these limits affects the development of coronary heart disease after its manifestation. On the contrary, there is ample evidence that their use these limits for various other reasons predisposes in the occurrence of thromboembolic episodes in the veins of the feet, lungs and heart, especially against the first year of their use.

(If you belong to at least three of the following categories then you must visit the cardiologist).
1. Early menopause or total hysterectomy.
2. Smoker.
3. Diabetes.
4. Hypertension.
5. Hereditary history (hypertension-cholesterol).
6. Obesity.
7. Work stress.
8. Old Vascular Stroke.
9. ∆υσλιπιδαιµία.
10. Sedentary life.

The peculiarities in its manifestation, diagnosis and treatment coronary heart disease in women are becoming more and more common known and are constantly being dealt with more effectively. That is why every woman in the pre-menopausal period or after menopause should be submitted in a cardiac examination that includes:
Fatigue test
Heart and carotid triplex
Blood tests for measuring lipids