February 1, 2018 – Heart disease and breast cancer are two of the most prevalent diseases among women in the United...
Womens Cardiovascular Health
News and new technology innovations for women's cardiovascular health can be found on this channel page. While heart disease is the #1 killer of women, women are affected differently than men when it comes to presentation of heart attack symptoms. Read about the Diagnostic Differences in Women’s Heart Health. Additionally, women can face numerous cardiovascular issues related to pregnancy and increased risks due to changes to their bodies during and following pregnancy. Watch a VIDEO on cardio-obstetrics programs. Treatments for cancer, especially radiation and chemo for breast cancer, also can negatively affect the heart. Read about cardio-oncology.
Laxmi Mehta, M.D., reviews an echocardiogram at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. She is calling for more research and collaboration to examine the link between heart disease and breast cancer to develop new treatments and preventative measures.
Feature | Cardio-oncology | February 01, 2018
News | Womens Cardiovascular Health | January 12, 2018
January 12, 2018 – It is not the amount of fat in your body but where it is stored that may increase your risk for...
Videos | Womens Cardiovascular Health | January 11, 2018
Doreen DeFaria Yeh, M.D., associate director, MGH Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program, and co-director, MGH...
News | Womens Cardiovascular Health | December 06, 2017
December 6, 2017 — Women who develop high blood pressure during pregnancy are more likely to experience heart...
News | Cardiac Diagnostics | December 06, 2017
December 6, 2017 — Older women who do not get enough sleep were more likely to have poor cardiovascular health,...
News | Womens Cardiovascular Health | October 20, 2017
October 20, 2017 — Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is associated with significantly higher risk of...
News | Womens Cardiovascular Health | August 08, 2017
August 8, 2017 — Radical changes to our healthcare system accounting for the unique needs of...
News | Womens Cardiovascular Health | July 06, 2017
July 6, 2017 — Women and physicians do not put enough emphasis on...
News | Womens Cardiovascular Health | February 16, 2017
February 16, 2017 — New recommendations for healthcare providers, published in the American Heart Association...
News | Cardiac Diagnostics | January 31, 2017
January 31, 2017 — A new national survey by Orlando Health found that most...
According to the JACC survey, women only make up 13 percent of cardiologists, which is much lower than other medical specialities.
News | Cardiovascular Business | December 28, 2016
December 29, 2016 — Cardiologists are highly satisfied in their careers; however, disparities remain between the...
News | Cardiac Diagnostics | April 28, 2016
April 28, 2016 — Breast cancer patients undergoing treatment with trastuzumab-containing regimens should be...
