| February 17, 2010 |
| Featured Research The Heart Truth®: Health Professionals Knowledge of Heart Disease in Women Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the United States and a leading cause of disability among women. National campaigns, such as The Heart Truth®, have successfully raised heart disease awareness among women. Yet knowledge gaps among healthcare providers regarding cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention in women remain a barrier to reducing morbidity and mortality. What is the magnitude of knowledge deficits among healthcare professionals? Read a summary of the research study Tip Sheet The Heart Truth® For Women: An Action Plan This simple and engaging fact sheet helps women assess their personal risk of heart disease, answers frequently asked questions, and outlines steps women can take to improve their heart health and and reduce their chances of developing heart disease. Explore the action plan (PDF)
En español NHLBI Diseases and Conditions Index (DCI) Heart Disease in Women Heart disease is not just a man's disease. In fact, 1 in 4 women in the United States dies from heart disease. Coronary heart disease, a condition in which plaque builds up on the inner walls of the coronary arteries, is the most common type of heart disease and affects both women and men. Coronary microvascular disease (MVD) is heart disease that affects the heart's smallest arteries. Recently, studies have shown that women are more likely than men to have coronary MVD. Learn about heart disease and MVD in women Resources
The Heart Truth® for Women Speaker's Kit
The kit contains everything you need (guide, DVD, poster) to conduct a 1-hour session to promote awareness of heart disease among women in your community. |
The Heart Truth® Professional Education Website
Resources for clinicians and educators about prevention of heart disease in women. Includes educational materials, clinical resources, and links to CME learning modules. |
The Healthy Heart Handbook for Women
This popular and highly rated handbook provides information on women's heart disease and an action plan for heart health. | ®The Heart Truth is a registered trademark of HHS. | |
Archived page, reproduced from a 2011 copy. It is reference material, not current guidance.
