The Heart Truth® For Women Social Media Resources
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5 heart attack symptoms more commonly experienced by women:
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Pressure or tightness in the chest
- Stomach pain


5 heart attack symptoms more commonly experienced by women:
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Pressure or tightness in the chest
- Stomach pain


5 heart attack symptoms more commonly experienced by women:
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Pressure or tightness in the chest
- Stomach pain


Alrededor de 35% de las mujeres hispanas/latinas tienen presion arterial alta. Tomese la presion arterial en cada visit.


The Heart Truth For Women. About 35% of Hispanic/Latina women have high blood pressure. Have your blood pressure checked at every healthcare provider visit.


The Heart Truth For Women. Nearly 58% of Black women over age 20 have high blood pressure. Have your blood pressure checked at every healthcare provider visit.


The Heart Truth For Women. It's never too early to start thinking about your blood pressure. Have your blood pressure checked at every healthcare provider visit.


How to accurately check your blood pressure. Before: Avoid exercising, drinking caffeine, or smoking for 30 minutes prior. Go to the bathroom. Uncover your arm for the cuff. Sit and relax for at least 5 minutes. During: Put your feet flat on the floor. Don't talk. Rest your arm on a table so it's supported and at the level of your heart.


High blood pressure can go undetected for a long time while it's damaging your body. Put yourself first. Pay attention to possible warning signs: Tiredness, loss of energy, sleep disturbances, hot flashes and sweating, fluid retention, headaches, blurred vision, chest pain - some women report their bra feeling too tight. Have your blood pressure checked at every healthcare provider visit.


High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease. Nearly 19% of women in their 20s and 30s have high blood pressure. You don't have to be one of them. Have your blood pressure checked at every healthcare provider visit.


Video starts with text, “Heart-Healthy Pregnancy Registry” and a collage of items in the background, including a blood pressure monitor, notebook, scale, sneakers, and yoga mat. Video spotlights each item along with a message about how it can help manage blood pressure. Video ends with text, “Practice self-care for your heart and control your blood pressure before, during, and after pregnancy” and features a photo of a pregnant woman.




The Heart Truth For Women. Watch for warning signs of a heart problem, including high blood pressure, during and after pregnancy. Signs include: worsening headache, overwhelming tiredness, dizziness, trouble breathing, chest or belly pain, swelling, nausea. If you feel like something is wrong, get medical care right away.


Preeclampsia is high blood pressure during pregnancy and signs that your organs are not working well. It develops after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Sometimes there are no signs of it, but watch for sudden weight gain over 1-2 days or swelling in your hands or face. Having preeclampsia increases your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke later in life. Talk to your healthcare provider about your blood pressure.