#38 Is It Indigestion or a Heart Attack?

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Heart health matters year-round! Although February was American Heart Month, it’s important to keep the conversation going. This episode explores how heart disease uniquely affects women and why it remains their #1 killer. Stay informed, recognize the signs, and take steps to protect your heart health! ❤️ You’re never too young or too healthy to be affected by heart disease. Trust your instincts, and seek help if something feels wrong. #hearttruth #hearthealthy #38%prepared #38pctprepared #heartdisease❤️ Learn about:How heart disease impacts women differentlyRecognizing atypical heart attack symptomsUnderstanding microvascular disease & MINOCAPregnancy complications as future heart risk indicatorsThe role of menopause in heart healthHigh blood pressure: The "silent killer"Heart disease causes 1 in 5 female deathsOver 1 in 3 women live with heart disease71% of women don’t discuss heart health with their doctorsWomen are 50% more likely to receive a misdiagnosis✔ Stay active✔ Maintain a healthy weight✔ Eat a heart-healthy diet✔ Quit smoking✔ Manage stress✔ Limit alcohol🚨 Chest pain or discomfort🚨 Upper back/neck pain🚨 Unusual indigestion🚨 Extreme fatigue🚨 Shortness of breath🚨 Sudden dizzinessResources & CreditsAmerican Heart Association:The Slowly Evolving Truth About Heart Disease and WomenHeart Attack Symptoms in WomenHeart Disease: Symptoms & PreventionWomen & Heart Disease8 Things Every Woman Should Know About Her HeartMayo Clinic:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):Penn Medicine Research: