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Women's Hearts Need More Attention This Month
27 Feb
Summary
- February is American Heart Month, highlighting cardiovascular health awareness.
- Women face unique cardiac health challenges leading to worse outcomes.
- Expert discusses sex-specific risk factors and treatment disparities.
February is recognized as American Heart Month, an important time dedicated to increasing awareness of cardiovascular health and the prevention of heart disease. This condition remains the leading cause of death in the United States.
Women are disproportionately affected by cardiac health threats. Factors spanning biological, clinical, and healthcare system issues contribute to underdiagnosis, delayed treatment, and ultimately, poorer health outcomes when compared to men.
Dr. Joy Gelbman, an Associate Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine and a board-certified cardiologist, has extensive knowledge of these challenges. She shared insights on the specific sex-specific risk factors, how heart disease presents differently in women, and the disparities they experience in treatments and outcomes during an appearance on Bloomberg Businessweek Daily.
