The following factors can increase a woman's chance of developing heart disease and stroke:

Increasing Age

 

Sex/Gender

 

Family History of Heart Disease

 

Previous Heart Attack, Stroke or TIA
 

Tobacco Smoke

 

High Blood Cholesterol

 

High Blood Pressure

 

Physical Inactivity

 

Obesity and Overweight

 

Diabetes Mellitus

 

Menopause and Estrogen Loss

 

Birth Control Pills

 

High Triglyceride Levels

 

Excessive Alcohol Intake

 

Excess Stress