You might know the signs of stroke, but did you know this debilitating, potentially life-threatening event has a gender bias? According to the American Stroke Association, stroke claims the lives of more women than men.
A woman’s elevated stroke risk may be related to a variety of factors, including:
If you have cardiovascular disease, you should especially take heart when it comes to protecting yourself from COVID-19.
While everyone should be staying at home as much as possible right now, those with heart disease should be particularly vigilant about this recommendation, as well as following the CDC’s COVID-19 prevention and safety guidelines.
Would you know what to do in a medical emergency? About 1.5 million heart attacks and strokes occur every year in the US. Both health conditions are considered life-threatening emergencies and both are among the leading causes of death in America.