Prevention & Protection Awareness to a cause that is near to our hearts.
Heart Sistas
Heart Health! Guarding Our Hearts
Heart Sistas is an organization that is bringing awareness and education to underrepresented women about women’s heart health
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HEART SIGNS & SYMPTOMS HOW TO RECOGNIZE
HEART DISEASE IS #1 CAUSE OF DEATH IN THE UNITED STATES
HEART DISEASE IS #1 CAUSE OF DEATH IN THE UNITED STATES
HEART DISEASE IS #1 CAUSE OF DEATH IN THE UNITED STATES
Coronary artery disease (CAD), also called coronary heart disease, is a condition in which fatty material and plaque build up in the walls of arteries surrounding the heart muscle. When this occurs, the artery narrows or becomes blocked, preventing adequate blood flow from reaching the heart.
Heart Disease Affects Women of Color Differently
HEART DISEASE IS #1 CAUSE OF DEATH IN THE UNITED STATES
HEART DISEASE IS #1 CAUSE OF DEATH IN THE UNITED STATES
Black Women
• Are more at-risk for heart disease than any major ethnic group in US
• Have higher incidence of diabetes and hypertension
Are underepresented in major research trials
• Are up to 60% less likely to receive aggressive diagnostic testing
OUR MISSION IS TO HELP SAVE LIVES!
HEART DISEASE IS #1 CAUSE OF DEATH IN THE UNITED STATES
OUR MISSION IS TO HELP SAVE LIVES!
Heart Attack Symptoms & Warning Signs for Women
- Neck, jaw, shoulder, upper back or abdominal discomfort.
- Shortness of breath.
- Pain in one or both arms.
- Nausea or vomiting.
- Sweating.
- Lightheadedness or dizziness.
- Unusual fatigue.
- Indigestion.
IN THE NEWS & FEATURED VIDEOS
TCOYD.
"A Real Talk: Diabetes and Cardiovascular Care"
https://m.facebook.com/TCOYD/videos/1924638184343458/
JDRF
Holiday Cooking with JDRF and ADA
American Heart Association
Gardening Is My Happy Space
Venmo video
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