Women and Heart Disease
Know Your Risks
As a women turns 60 years ofage he risk for heart disease is similar to that of a man. Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Goals for best cardiovascular health.
• BP <120/80
• Fasting glucose <95
• BMI<29
• Waist Circumference <35
• Exercise most days
• Total Cholesterol Less than 200 mg/dL
• LDL (“Bad”) Cholesterol
<160 mg/dL Low risk
<130 mg/dL Intermediate risk
<70- 100 High risk
Following a low fat, low cholesterol diet and statin medications when needed.
• HDL (“Good”) Cholesterol
50 mg/dL or higher
Quitting smoking, exercise programs help to raise this “good” one.
Triglycerides <150 mg/dL Losing 10% of body weight, decreasing concentrated sugars can help keep this in check
Know Your Risks
As a women turns 60 years ofage he risk for heart disease is similar to that of a man. Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Goals for best cardiovascular health.
• BP <120/80
• Fasting glucose <95
• BMI<29
• Waist Circumference <35
• Exercise most days
• Total Cholesterol Less than 200 mg/dL
• LDL (“Bad”) Cholesterol
<160 mg/dL Low risk
<130 mg/dL Intermediate risk
<70- 100 High risk
Following a low fat, low cholesterol diet and statin medications when needed.
• HDL (“Good”) Cholesterol
50 mg/dL or higher
Quitting smoking, exercise programs help to raise this “good” one.
Triglycerides <150 mg/dL Losing 10% of body weight, decreasing concentrated sugars can help keep this in check
