Almost half of the 1.5 million heart attack victims each year are under age 65. One of every four Americans suffers from some form of cardiovascular disease.
Women have a quickly accelerating risk of cardiovascular disease after menopause.
It is also the leading killer of American women. The circulatory system is responsible for transporting nutrients to the cells and removing waste from the cells. This causes a change in blood pressure in that area. Extreme nervous tension may cause a general vessel contraction that makes blood pressure soar, causing the heart to work harder. One complete cycle takes about 20 seconds.