Do Not Be Still My Beating Heart with Dr. Haley Hughston (Ep. 6)

February is Heart Month, so there’s no better time to have Dr. Haley Hughston, a board-certified cardiologist on the show to discuss a topic that’s all too important but not talked about enough – coronary artery disease in women. Heart disease is the number one villain when it comes to women’s health!  Dr. Hughston shares the unique symptoms women may experience and specific risk factors, including those related to pregnancy and mental health. While she’s at it, Dr. Hughston also addresses misconceptions about statins and the importance of cardiovascular screening, especially for women with diabetes or pregnancy-related conditions. Their conversation emphasizes the need for awareness and informed health decisions regarding women’s heart health. The doctors also bring you their first Sports Hype Segment – news that will get your pulse racing as they explore sudden cardiac arrest in athletes. Dr. Gray, Dr. Sorrell, and Dr. Hughston discuss:  The importance of discussing heart disease in women Different types of heart disease Risk factors for coronary artery disease in women Statins’ undeserved bad rep And more Resources: CDC: Women and Heart Disease NIH: Women and Heart Disease Heart.org: Commotio Cordis NIH: Commotio Cordis NIH: Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes CDC: WISEWOMAN National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Connect with Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell:  The Med Edit Podcast Instagram: @TheMedEditPodcast Facebook: The Med Edit Podcast LinkedIn: The Med Edit Podcast LinkedIn: Dr. Jessica Gray LinkedIn: Dr. Cari Sorrell About Dr. Haley Hughston:  Dr. Hughston is board-certified in cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine.  Dr. Hughston attended Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine from 2011-2015 where she obtained her medical degree. She then went on to attend the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio where she completed her internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship in 2021. She served as the chief cardiology fellow from 2020-2021 at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio. She is also board-certified in Adult Echocardiography, Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, and Nuclear Cardiology. Dr. Hughston is a Lubbock native at heart. She grew up in Lubbock and graduated from Monterey High School. She enjoys spending her free time with her husband, Adam, and their two daughters