In the last two decades, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease in women have improved. Yet it is still the cause of 1 in 5 female deaths in the U.S.
There's a myth in this country regarding women's health. Too many women believe cancer is their worst enemy. And yes, there certainly are high risks – breast, ovarian, endometrial cancer. However, heart disease is still the Number One cause of death in women. The statistics show it’s true.
Beware of TikTok of trends. A young woman experienced a heart attack after “dry scooping.” Cardiologist John Higgins, MD, describes what large amounts of caffeine do to the heart and red flags to look for if you do dry scoop.
Like many of us, Gladys Ahart has been home a lot this past year. At 93 years old, she wasn't willing to risk catching COVID-19. So, she's not sure how long she had been experiencing shortness of breath without realizing it.
If your heart artery was blocked, would you rather have an invasive procedure that takes a week to recover from or one where you can go home the next day? A brand new stent called Megatron makes faster recoveries possible.