The Women’s Heart Health Program at UMass Memorial Medical Center provides cardiac care designed specifically for women.This dedicated clinic focuses on all aspects of cardiology for women, from preventive care to the treatment of complex conditions.

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Women’s Heart Health Program
UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus
Ambulatory Care Center, Fourth Floor
55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655
Telephone: 508-334-3452
www.umassmemorial.org/heart
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Women’s
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employees and nearly 2,000 physicians, many of whom are
members of UMass Memorial Medical Group. Our member
hospitals and entities include Clinton Hospital, HealthAlliance
Hospital, Marlborough Hospital, UMass Memorial Medical Center,
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Know Your Numbers
My
Numbers Goal
Weight
Blood Pressure 120/80
Body Mass Index <18.5 underweight
18.5 – 24.9 normal
25 – 29.9 overweight
>30 obese
Total Cholesterol <200 mg/dL
Triglycerides <150 mg/dL
HDL (good cholesterol) >50 mg/dL
LDL (bad cholesterol) <100 mg/DL
Framingham Risk Score <10% low risk
10–20% intermediate
risk
>20% high risk
Cholesterol numbers vary depending on your health
history, goals are lower if you have Diabetes or known
history of coronary disease.
(risk of having heart
attack or dying from
coronary artery disease
in next 10 years)

2. important part of keeping your heart healthy. It can
help you and your primary care physician understand
your risks and mark the progress you’re making
toward a healthier you.
Additional tests, such as labs or imaging studies, may
be needed to completely understand your risk.
Women with concerning symptoms for heart disease
may require further diagnostic testing, ranging from
noninvasive stress testing to a cardiac catheterization
which can be conveniently done at the Heart and
Vascular Hospital at our Medical Center.
A team approach
The program is staffed by a
multispecialty team that
addresses all aspects of cardiac
care including lifestyle
interventions, prevention, and
diagnosis and treatment of
cardiac conditions. Led by a
female
cardiologist/electrophysiologist
with expertise in women’s heart
health problems, our team includes consultants for
nutrition, quitting smoking and cardiac rehabilitation,
if needed.
About our program
The Women’s Heart Health Program at UMass
Memorial Medical Center provides a unique service —
cardiac care designed specifically for women. The
program focused on risk factor modification and
prevention of heart disease.
Our program tailors cardiovascular care to fit your
needs, and is designed to allow you to take better
care of yourself through healthy heart habits. To
begin, our experts complete a heart assessment that
includes:
• Health history
• Cardiovascular risk screening test
• Family history of cardiovascular disease
• Complete cardiovascular physical exam
• Education about your individual cardiovascular risk
factors
• Blood tests, including lipids and glucose
• Calculation of body mass index (BMI)
• Development of an individualized plan for you to
share with your primary care physician
You’ll leave with a detailed assessment of your
“numbers” — cholesterol, triglyceride levels, blood
pressure and more. Knowing your numbers is an
Knowledge is power, so learn your risks. Heart disease is largely preventable.
Cynthia Ennis, DO,
Program Director
Heart disease is the #1 killer of women. But often
women are too busy caring for others to take
time to care for themselves. Knowing about
heart disease can help you reduce your risks and
recognize the warning signs of a heart attack
before it’s too late. Cardiovascular disease
develops slowly over time and is largely
preventable.
While heart disease threatens both men and
women, gender differences make it more of a
challenge to diagnose and treat the disease in
women. Heart disease is the leading cause of
death in women, and women often experience
symptoms that are different from men. Aside
from the classic heart attack symptoms of sharp
chest pain and shortness of breath, women can
also have less obvious symptoms including:
• Generalized pressure in the chest
• Discomfort in the back, shoulders, arms,
stomach, jaw, neck or throat
• Indigestion
• Nausea and vomiting
• Lightheadedness
• Palpitations
• Unexplained fatigue Call for an appointment today with the Women’s Heart Health Program
Telephone: 508-334-3452