Why heart disease remains a hidden danger for women
In short: While heart disease is now a leading cause of death for women, medical research has historically prioritised men. This talk explores the critical gaps in our understanding of female cardiovascular health.
Dr. C. Noel Bairey Merz examines the disparity in cardiovascular research, noting that studies have long focused on male patients. The video highlights how women often present with remarkably different symptoms during a heart attack compared to men, a distinction that frequently leads to missed diagnoses.
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