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Uhmm please before you break her heart... Ever heard of the Broken Heart Syndrome? Join the informative read 👇 It is important to note that men and women are incredibly distinct in anatomy (structure) and physiology (function). Many people just focus only on the differences in their reproductive makeup. But there are others such as the heart, lungs, brain, muscles, etc. When your heart beats, the contractions pump blood through the heart and to all part of the body. Unlike the men, the women's heart usually must beat faster to pump the same amount of blood since it's relatively smaller in size. Considering the structure and size of the female heart, it's imperative to uphold heart health as we do for reproductive health, mental health, amongst others. Without consulting a doctor, women might mistake heart disease for other conditions. While men typically experience a severe, crushing chest pain, women often have subtler symptoms like brief upper abdomen or back pain, nausea, shortness of breath, and night sweats. 🔴 The risk of cardiovascular disease for women significantly increases after menopause. Women are also more prone to experiencing heart palpitations. However, A family history of heart disease is a crucial factor for both genders when diagnosing or managing a potential case. 🔴 Statistically, men are diagnosed with heart disease about 10 years earlier than women. This disparity may be because women's symptoms are less recognizable and because women tend to delay seeking medical care. Most importantly, women must take note of their reproductive history as often times, some cases could be predisposing factors to certain heart diseases. Cases such PCOS, Endometriosis, Pre-eclasmpsia, Gestational Diabetes, etc (We will revisit these topics in later discussions). Haha 🤣 , still waiting on the Broken Heart Syndrome right? Yes it is very REAL. it can mimic a heart attack or heart disease. A study by Dr. Amy Sarma defines Broken heart syndrome, or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, as the development of temporary weakening of the heart muscle following either a very positive or very negative emotional or physically stressful event,”. On this note, please I advise everyone to keep their hearts safe out there. 😂 Also check the comment section for how your period or pregnancy can affect your heart rate. Additional links are also included below for your own study 🤗 Hi there! Seeing my post for the first time? I'm Emmanuella Yaa A. Appiah (Ella Mikaela), your dedicated health professional serving as a catalyst for holistic health and wellness, and transformational impact. #womenshealth #hearthealth #globalhealthphysician