Season 1, Ep#7: Dr. DeVane and Dr. Lacey focus on women's heart health, emphasizing the importance of awareness, understanding symptoms, and making lifestyle changes to prevent heart disease. The doctors discuss the unique physiological aspects of women that affect heart health, the significance of stress management, and the necessity of regular check-ups to monitor heart health. They encourage women to take proactive steps in recognizing symptoms and seeking medical advice, highlighting that it's never too late or too early to start caring for one's heart.
Takeaways
One in five deaths in women is due to cardiovascular disease.
Over 400,000 women have heart attacks annually in the U.S.
Women often experience different heart attack symptoms than men.
Estrogen plays a crucial role in women's heart health.
Women are more prone to microvascular disorders.
Stress management is vital for heart health.
Regular check-ups can help monitor heart health numbers.
Lifestyle changes can significantly impact heart health.
It's never too late to start caring for your heart.
Awareness and education are key in preventing heart disease.
Sound Bites
"Don't wait, just call 911."
"Women are built differently."
"Make good food choices."
Medical Disclaimer
The Living Heart Smart podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.
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