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There are two types of aortic aneurysms: thoracic aortic aneurysms and abdominal aortic aneurysms.

Las mujeres presentan problemas de salud de la boca únicos. Los cambios de los niveles hormonales durante el ciclo menstrual, el embarazo y la menopausia pueden aumentar tu riesgo de tener problemas en la boca, los dientes o las encías. Algunos problemas de salud, como la diabetes, también pueden afectar la salud de la boca. El cepillado, la utilización de hilo dental y las visitas al dentista de manera regular pueden ayudar a prevenir enfermedades en la boca y el resto del cuerpo.

La miastenia gravis (MG) es una enfermedad autoinmune que debilita los músculos. El nombre proviene de palabras griegas y latinas que significan "debilidad muscular grave". Sin embargo, la mayoría de los casos de MG no son tan "graves" como implica el nombre. De hecho, la mayoría de las personas con MG pueden llevar vidas normales.

Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death for women. About 80% of women ages 40 to 60 have one or more risk factors for coronary heart disease. Having multiple risk factors significantly increases a woman’s chance of developing coronary heart disease.

If you have been diagnosed with coronary heart disease, it is important that you continue treatment plan. Get regular follow-up care to control your condition and prevent complications.

Your treatment plan depends on how severe your disease is, the severity of your symptoms, and any other health conditions you may have. Possible treatments for coronary heart disease include heart-healthy lifestyle changes, medicines, or procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting or percutaneous coronary intervention.

Your doctor will diagnose coronary heart disease based on your symptoms, your medical and family history, your risk factors, and the results from tests and procedures. Because women and their doctors may not recognize coronary heart disease symptoms that are different from men’s, women may not be diagnosed and treated as quickly as men. It is important to seek care right away if you have symptoms of coronary heart disease.

Some people have severe symptoms of coronary heart disease. Others have no symptoms at all. If you have “silent” coronary heart disease, you may not have any symptoms until you have a heart attack or other complication.

You should start getting screening tests and risk assessments for coronary heart disease around age 20 if you do not have any risk factors for coronary heart disease. Children may need screening if they have risk factors, such as obesity, low levels of physical activity, or a family history of heart problems. Afterward, your doctor may recommend preventive treatments such as heart-healthy lifestyle changes to help you lower your risk of coronary heart disease.

There are three main types of coronary heart disease: obstructive coronary artery disease, nonobstructive coronary artery disease, and coronary microvascular disease. Coronary artery disease affects the large arteries on the surface of the heart. Many people have both obstructive and nonobstructive forms of this disease. Coronary microvascular disease affects the tiny arteries in the heart muscle.