Womens Heart Health

Our exercise programs are thoughtfully developed with consideration for women-specific risk factors and conditions, no matter your life stage.

We support you to gradually build cardiovascular fitness and strength, with a focus on safe progression and long-term confidence with movement.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australian women, and it’s something we can’t ignore.

While it’s often thought of as a man’s issue, the reality is that heart disease claims around twenty Australian women’s lives every single day.

At CardioCare Clinic, we create a space where women’s health experiences are heard, understood and supported.

Women can experience different conditions that aren't as common in men. These include:
- SCAD (Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection)
- Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome)
- Peri/Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
- Pre-Eclampsia and Gestational Diabetes
- INOCA / ANOCA (Ischemia / Angina with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries)
- Menopause-Related Cardiovascular Risk
Women experience several cardiovascular risk factors that differ from, or are more common than those seen in men.
These include pregnancy-related complications, hormonal changes across the lifespan, and a higher prevalence of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
Women may also present with heart disease or heart attacks differently to men.
Symptoms may include fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, back or jaw discomfort and palpitations rather than the classic central chest pain.
During perimenopause and menopause, declining oestrogen levels influence blood vessel health, blood pressure regulation, cholesterol levels, and how the body stores fat.
These physiological changes can contribute to a gradual rise in cardiovascular risk.
Women may experience symptoms like hot flushes, sleep changes, low mood, weight gain, or reduced exercise tolerance, which can indirectly affect heart health.
Exercise plays a particularly important role in perimenopause and menopause.