Heart disease is the leading cause of death, but many cases can be prevented.
Heart disease is the leading cause of mortality in women—it accounts for approximately one in three female deaths in the United States each year. “And the outlook is worsening: Nearly six in 10 U.S. women are projected to have some form of cardiovascular disease by 2050,” says May Bakir, M.D., F.A.C.C. , a double-board-certified cardiologist and founder of InfiniteHeart Health.
It sounds dire, but there is a potential silver lining: Most cases could be prevented, which makes things like proper health monitoring, lifestyle changes, and treatment so important. That’s…
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