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An aortic aneurysm may not cause any signs or symptoms until the aneurysm ruptures or dissects. The types of symptoms that occur before a rupture will depend on the location of the aneurysm and whether it has become large enough to affect other parts of your body. An aneurysm that ruptures or dissects is life-threatening.

If you have known risk factors for developing an aortic aneurysm, your doctor may recommend screening. To screen for an aortic aneurysm, your doctor may recommend an imaging study to look at and measure the aorta. An aneurysm can develop and grow without any symptoms until it ruptures or dissects—events that are both life-threatening. If the aneurysm is found early, treatment or surgery may slow its growth and prevent rupture or dissection.

You may have an increased risk of developing an aortic aneurysm because of your age, family history, genes, lifestyle habits, medical conditions, or sex.

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.