Less artery-clogging plaque in women's arteries did not appear to protect them from heart disease compared to men, according to a study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging. While heart ...

Although women typically have less artery-clogging plaque than men, a study of more than 4,200 adults found that it did not shield women from cardiovascular events. The risk of heart attack and chest ...

Women who present with chest pain or angina may be at greater risk for heart attack, hospitalization, and death than men with the same plaque burden.

In women, a heart attack often does not resemble the stereotypical image of sudden chest pain that causes a person to collapse, as is frequently seen in men. Cardiac symptoms in women are generally ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When a heart attack strikes, speedy treatment is key. But findings in the European Heart Journal reveal that women wait longer ...

To celebrate Women’s History Month and one day ahead of International Women’s Day, WLWT is highlighting the No. 1 killer of women: heart disease.Though many women still struggle to get the right ...

CLEVELAND — Nearly 45% of women ages 20 and older are living with some form of cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association. Knowing the truth about heart health can help keep ...

Chest X-rays are usually ordered only when medically indicated by symptoms such as persistent cough or unexplained weight ...