Although a woman's heart looks like a man's heart, there is a significant difference between the two. For example, a woman's heart and some of its inner chambers are small. (Heart Health Tips) Some of these sections are separated by thin walls.

Although a woman's heart beats faster than a man's heart, the pressure in each contraction causes about 10% less blood to be expelled.

Gender has different effects on symptoms, treatment and outcomes, so it is important to note the differences between them. Dr. Ankur Fatarpekar (Director - CATH LAB, Cardiologist, Symbiosis Hospital, Mumbai) provides more information on heart health care. (How To Prevent Heart Attack)

Eating habits and exercising are two of the most effective ways to improve heart health. There are many other things you can do to reduce your risk of a heart attack. Smoking, high blood pressure, obesity, high cholesterol levels, lack of physical activity, and heredity all increase your risk of a heart attack. (What is the main cause of a heart attack)

Differences between the hearts of men and women: -

While women do not experience normal chest pain during a heart attack, the symptoms can be easily ignored. Treatment may not be as recommended by the guidelines and patients are less likely to undergo invasive surgery, such as angioplasty or bypass surgery.

1) Does stress have different effects on men and women?

Women and men react differently to stress, which can lead to heart problems like high blood pressure. Emotional responses such as being too busy at work and caring for children can cause stress for women. Mental stress cannot be measured by physical exertion. As a result, it is important to take a holistic view of health, to consider it from all angles, in order to control heart health.

2) Is heart attack the only cause of blockage?

Atherosclerosis or obstruction affects both men and women and spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is the rupture or spontaneous rupture of blood vessels. Smaller arteries may become blocked, causing larger arteries to protrude. The medical term for this is microviscular angina. This condition is more likely to affect women than men.

4) Some treatments on infertility are becoming more popular, and they cause women to become pregnant later. In older women, it is very important to have a complete heart check before pregnancy.

5) Men are more likely to have a heart attack before the age of 55 than women. When a woman goes through menopause, her hormones begin to change and her risk of heart attack increases. Furthermore, postmenopausal women are more likely to develop high blood pressure.

Pay attention to yourself -

Whether you are a man or a woman, it is not too late to reduce your risk of heart attack. Here are some things you should do: -

1) If you already have a habit of smoking, it is advisable to stop smoking immediately and if you have not yet started this harmful habit, do not start. A 30 minute walk is a must for everyone.

2) Eat a nutritious diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fish to reduce animal products, simple and processed foods.

3) Control your weight, blood pressure, lipid profile and blood sugar.