Heart Attacks in Women

  • Heart disease is the #1 killer of American women

  • According to surveys, only 55% of women know that heart disease is the leading cause of death among women.

  • More women (38%) than men (25%) will die within 1 year after a heart attack.

  • Atypical symptoms are more common in women presenting with a heart attack.

  • New biomarkers, in addition to standard risk factors, may help identify women at increased risk for heart disease.

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...