You’re here. Taking control of your heart health — and with good reason. Too often heart disease and other heart-related issues go undetected in women. That’s why we’ve created a program specifically for you with tools designed to diagnose and treat you at every stage of your heart health.
Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year — more than all cancers combined. Our heart, lung and vascular program is designed just for you at AdventHealth for Women, where we treat more women patients than any other medical center in the country.
Rest assured that we offer the most advanced technology and surgical equipment, as well as clinical trials using innovative therapies. From prevention and regular screening to specialized care like a cardio-oncology team that monitors heart health during cancer treatment, your heart is always in good hands here.
Contact UsWhile there are many similarities in the symptoms of heart disease in men and women, there are even more important differences to know. Learn the symptoms and signs and call 911 if you are experiencing any signs of a heart attack or stroke.
As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, including:
Source: The American Heart Association
Women should be aware of stroke symptoms that happen suddenly, including:
Source: The American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is the leading resource for preventative care and education for women. We’ve partnered with the best to offer you a variety of heart health information so you can feel empowered to take heart health into your hands.