Your heart is at the center of it all – your body’s greatest asset, it’s what your life depends on. And heart disease may be a bigger concern for women than you knew. More women die each year from heart disease than from all forms of cancer combined. And because women’s symptoms of heart disease may differ from men’s, it’s so important to learn more. That’s why Carle Health is proud to offer our Women’s Heart Clinic in Greater Peoria – where women can learn how to prevent or treat cardiovascular disease.
Please speak with your primary care provider for diagnosis and treatment options. Contact us for more information: (309) 672-4670.
Women and Heart Disease
We care for women with cardiovascular disease and those who may be at risk. If you have any of the following risk factors, please contact our team.
Risk Factors
• Inflammatory disorders or rheumatologic disease.
• Complicated pregnancy from gestational diabetes or preeclampsia.
• Certain chemotherapies and radiation therapies for cancer treatment.
• Premature menopause from natural or medical causes.
• Diabetes or prediabetes.
• Current or prior history of smoking.
• Hypertension.
• High total cholesterol, high LDL cholesterol, elevated triglycerides or low HDL cholesterol.
• Overweight status.
• Family history of heart attack, stroke or sudden death, especially at an early age (less than 45 years old in a male relative or less than 55 years old in a female relative).
• Personal history of heart disease, stroke or peripheral vascular disease at an early age (less than 65 years).
Treatment and Prevention for Heart Diseases
We offer services and treatments that are specialized for women's heart health. Our personalized treatment plan along with a thorough physical exam enables our cardiologists to determine your risk factors and develop an individualized plan to reduce the likelihood of heart attack, stroke, bypass surgery or angioplasty.
Multidisciplinary Care
Our Women’s Heart Clinic will develop a comprehensive plan to treat and manage any current conditions, as well as prevent future problems. Your health plan may include:
