Women stand up against heart disease in Oklahoma February is
American Heart Disease month. Friday is National Wear Red Day, a
time for women to learn about their unique risk for heart
disease. Heart disease looks very different in women than men,
and yet sometimes even doctors don't see the difference. Women's
symptoms of heart disease and even heart attack are less about
crushing pain in the chest, as with men, and more about subtle
symptoms such as shortness of breath, extreme fatigue, pressure
in the chest, arms or jaw, nausea and dizziness. If you're
having those symptoms, get to your doctor or to the emergency
room. NewsOK Related Articles Heart disease kills more women
than men. Oklahoma women are at greater risk because Oklahoma
consistently and sadly ranks among the worst in the nation for
the incidence of heart disease. Women should know what their
specific heart health numbers are: blood pressure, good
cholesterol, bad cholesterol, triglycerides, fasting glucose and
body mass index. Be honest: Are y