February is about heart-health awareness, so let's take a look at heart disease in women, which is the leading cause of death for women in the United States.  In fact, 44% of US women are living with some form of heart disease.  Women and Heart Health Types of Heart Disease The most prevalent form of heart disease in women is coronary artery disease (CAD), which results from arterial plaque. Hormonal changes following menopause increase the risk of developing CAD in women.