Dr. Williams notes that African American women are especially affected by CAD in a negative manner. They have a higher mortality and morbidity than African American men and White women under the age of 55. In the age group 25-44, African American women have 2.5 times the coronary heart disease mortality risk of white women. The symptoms of CAD vary from individual to individual. Chest heaviness, tightness, or pressure.
Risk factors are habits or traits that make a person more likely to develop a disease.
The more risk factors you have, the greater your risk for development of disease. Making lifestyle changes to reduce your risk factors for heart disease is one of the best thing you can do to improve the health of your heart. Discuss your risk factors for heart disease with your doctor. Make a plan to reduce any risk factors that you may have. Eat a sensible, balanced diet.