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In general, men are at higher risk of heart attack than women. But this difference narrows after women reach menopause. After age 65, the risk of heart disease is about the same between the sexes if other risk factors are the same. Cardiovascular disease affects women more than men, and heart attacks are generally more severe in women than in men.
Factors affecting cardiovascular disease
In general, men are at higher risk of heart attack than women. But this difference narrows after women reach menopause. After age 65, the risk of heart disease is about the same between the sexes if other risk factors are the same. Cardiovascular disease affects women more than men, and heart attacks are generally more severe in women than in men.