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The American Heart Association recently took a stand outlining issues that Asian Americans face impeding them from getting high quality heart health care and some steps that can be taken to remedy this. There are a variety of issues that can be faced by this group when it comes to diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular… Continue reading How We Work Toward Better Heart Health Care For Asian Americans
People ask me all the time why I became a cardiologist. It was that one profession, that one thing that could help people live as healthy as they can be by taking care of their hearts. I have loved to move and eat well my entire life. Whether it’s dancing, skiing, walking, biking, hanging out… Continue reading Live From The Heart
Painful sex after menopause is a common issue experienced by many women, affecting their quality of life and intimate relationships. The primary cause of this discomfort is the decrease in estrogen levels that occurs naturally during the transition into menopause. This hormonal shift can lead to a range of physiological changes, including vaginal dryness and… Continue reading Navigating Painful Sex After Menopause: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatments.
Menopause is not often something that women talk about with each other or learn about in school. Only coming into effect last year, World Menopause Awareness Month (October) and World Menopause Day (October 18th) will help bring this period in many women’s lives into greater focus. Menopause Mandate, a collective of motivated women interested in… Continue reading Menopause Awareness: Here’s What You Should Know
As women enter their 40s, they often confront many health concerns that have the potential to significantly impact their quality of life. It’s a time when the body starts to manifest various changes, and certain health conditions can become more prevalent. Understanding these possible health challenges is absolutely critical for preserving not only physical well-being… Continue reading Common Health Issues for Women in Their 40s
Ann Cutbill Lenane, a prominent New York-based realtor and leader of Wise and Wonderful Women, recently had horrible pain in her back, vomiting and shortness of breath. If it wasn’t for her constant advocating for herself, she might not still be here. Lenane was a victim of all too common occurrence, medical gaslighting. Like most… Continue reading Medical Gaslighting in Women’s Health: How to Advocate for Yourself
Heart attacks are on the rise for 25-44 year olds. Heart attacks at any age are serious business but usually we think of this age group as relatively healthy and not high risk. So this marked increase over the last two decades is especially significant. There are a few factors that could be contributing… Continue reading Think you are too young to have a heart attack? Think again.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death for women in the United States. While there are numerous factors that contribute to an individual’s risk of cardiac events, one predictor of CVD risk is Lipoprotein (a), or Lp(a). Recent studies have found that elevated levels of Lp(a) in youth tracks with adult atherosclerotic cardiovascular… Continue reading What You Need To Know About Lp(a) In Youth
Women have been known to be at higher risk of dying while undergoing heart bypass surgery than men. It may be caused by more women having intraoperative anemia, which is a decrease in red blood cells during surgery. What Is Anemia? Anemia is more common in women than men because of pregnancy, having… Continue reading A Higher Mortality Rate in Women After Surgery May Be Caused By Anemia
Lp(a) is a type of cholesterol that has been increasingly studied in recent years. It’s an important part of understanding cardiovascular health and can provide helpful information when considering treatment options. But first and foremost, it’s important to understand what Lp(a) is, how it’s tested, and the current treatment landscape. What is Lp(a)? … Continue reading What is Lp(a) Cholesterol and how does it affect my heart?
