Heart Failure in Women: Symptoms, Causes & What You Need to Know

In this episode, we explore the unique ways heart disease affects women, diving into specific syndromes like spontaneous coronary artery dissection, microvascular angina, and broken heart syndrome. We also discuss the impact of stress, risks of extreme exercise, and practical heart health tips including the benefits of weighted vest walking for post-menopausal women.What to ExpectWhy women’s heart attacks often differ from men’s and why some tests miss key diagnosesUnderstanding broken heart syndrome (stress cardiomyopathy) and its effects on womenThe role of stress and extreme exercise on heart healthInsights on diet, supplements, and lifestyle changes to prevent heart diseaseHow weighted vest walking can boost cardiovascular health after menopauseWhether you’re a woman seeking to understand how heart disease uniquely affects you, a caregiver wanting to support loved ones, or simply someone interested in the latest breakthroughs in cardiovascular health, this episode delivers expert insights and practical strategies to help you recognize risks, improve heart function, and take control of your wellbeing with confidence.This episode is brought to you by RUKSAK - helping you turn every walk into a workout with weighted vests, backpacks and accessories. Get your Ruk Vest Here: https://rebrand.ly/ruksak-australia-may and use the code SHAUNA15 for a 15% discountFor more from Associate Professor Tom Ford:Visit the Central Heart website. Central Coast locals can contact (02) 4311 7137 for appointment enquiries.Follow Dr Shauna and the podcast on social:Podcast Website: ⁠www.allaboutyoupod.com⁠.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaboutyou_withdrshaunawatts https://www.instagram.com/drshaunawattsgpLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauna-watts-a903a5247Disclaimer: This podcast and any information, advice, opinions or statements within it do not constitute medical, health care or other professional advice. Information is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only.00:00:00 – Heart Attack Symptoms and Risks Specifically in Women00:00:20 – Latest Research on Cardiovascular Disorders in Women00:00:42 – How Angina is Diagnosed Differently in Women00:01:20 – Effective Treatments for Vasospastic Angina in Women00:01:42 – Common Side Effects of Heart Medications Explained00:02:06 – How Coronary Artery Spasms Affect Heart Health00:02:46 – Understanding the Causes and Symptoms of Heart Failure00:03:23 – Can Heart Failure Be Reversed? What Science Says00:05:05 – The Impact of Stress on Women’s Heart Health00:06:22 – How Regular Exercise Improves Cardiovascular Health00:07:37 – Bodybuilding and Its Effects on Heart Health in Women00:09:23 – Role of Diet and Nutrition in Preventing Heart Disease00:11:23 – Benefits of Rucking and Walking for Heart Healthwomen heart attack symptomsspontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD)microvascular angina in womenbroken heart syndrome heart attackstress cardiomyopathy femalepost menopausal heart disease riskheart failure causes womenheart disease prevention womenextreme exercise heart risksbodybuilding supplements heart problemsweighted vest walking benefitscardiovascular health women over 50heart attack myths womenvasospastic angina treatmentnatural heart disease remedies women