I have been doing some reading on women’s health issues lately. It seems that angina is more common in women than men.

Here are some findings of a recent study.

Men suffer more heart attacks than women. But women have a 20 percent higher prevalence of stable angina, according to a new study that conflicts with conventional medical wisdom.

Angina is a common and serious heart problem. It’s caused by inadequate oxygen to the heart, which can lead to chest pain or discomfort on exertion that typically goes away with rest. The condition can result from partially blocked heart arteries or decreased flexibility of the cardiac arteries.

More info here.

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