As the numbers of women affected by heart disease continue to soar, it is time that we take a closer look at what is driving this troubling trend. With every tick of the clock, more and more women are being diagnosed with cardiovascular issues – a ticking time bomb that must be addressed before it’s too late. Like an unrelenting wave crashing against the shoreline, why is heart disease increasing in women in recent years? Let us delve deeper into this phenomenon and search for answers. The health implications resulting from heart disease are far reaching, affecting both physical and mental wellbeing. An increasing number of studies have suggested an alarming rise in the prevalence of heart ailments among women over the last decade or so – but what could be behind these statistics? From lifestyle choices to biological factors, there could be many explanations as to why heart conditions seem to be becoming increasingly common among females around the world. Although much has been written about men suffering from cardiovascular diseases, comparatively little attention has been given to female sufferers. It is therefore important that we try to gain better understanding on why this issue seems to disproportionately affect women more than ever before, if we hope to make any progress towards reversing this worrying trend. Definition Of Heart Disease Heart disease is a broad term used to refer to any condition that affects the heart or its functioning. It includes conditions such as coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia