Women and Heart Health
Women and Heart Health
Today, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women. Each year more women than men die of heart disease. According to The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease, there are currently 42 million American women living with or at risk of heart disease. That is why Penrose-St. Francis Health Services provides award-winning heart care designed just for women. Our nationally recognized women's heart care treats:
Some of our procedures include:
- Coronary bypass surgery
- Peripheral vascular bypass
- Coronary interventional procedures
- Resection/replacement of abdominal aortic aneurysm
- Carotid surgery
- Valve replacement
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Our Emergency and Trauma Care and Penrose Cardiovascular Center teams know that women's heart attack symptoms often present differently than men and take extra steps to ensure their symptoms do not go unnoticed.
As part of our dedication to the women in our community, Penrose-St. Francis Health Services offers a support group for women who have heart disease or may be at risk for heart disease. Learn more about our WomenHeart Support Group
