VIDEO: Women and heart disease

By Elizabeth Klodas, MD

Last updated: 6/2/2025

Heart disease is the number 1 killer of women, but it doesn't have to be this way. Heart disease is preventable.

Heart disease kills about 300,000 women in the U.S. every year, more than all cancers combined. Yet only 56% of women know it’s their leading cause of death.

Many still picture heart attacks as a “man’s problem,” but women, including young women, are affected too. This outdated stereotype can delay treatment, both by patients and doctors, who may miss or misinterpret symptoms like fatigue or chest pain.

The good news? Most cases of heart disease are preventable. Controlling blood pressure, lowering LDL cholesterol, quitting smoking, and adopting a heart-healthy diet are powerful steps in the right direction. Small changes, like incorporating Step One Foods into your daily routine, can lead to big results.

You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be better.

Watch Dr. Klodas explain what unique risk factors women should be aware of to help prevent heart disease and what women can do to reduce their overall heart disease risk.

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