• Longstanding hypertension is a common cause of heart failure in older women. Having your blood pressure checked and treated as a younger woman is important.
• Heart disease is highly associated with the development of physical disability and frailty in older adults. Take steps to decrease your cardiovascular risk.
• Increasing daily activity, such as climbing stairs or taking a few extra laps at the mall, can help maintain physical fitness in a busy schedule.
• Maintaining cardiovascular health may decrease your risk for cognitive decline and dementia. Modify your cardiovascular risk factors.

For more information about women and heart health, or to schedule an appointment with one of our expert cardiologists, call 216-844-8448.

Online Wellness Tools

University Hospitals provides some quick and useful tools to help you estimate your healthy body weight, target heart rate, amount of body fat and more. They'll help you set exercise goals and educate you about your health. more about Wellness Tools...