Dr. Jim O'Brien discusses heart health in women on Are We There Yet?

Dr. Jim O'Brien discusses the historical gender bias in cardiovascular research, noting that women often experience different heart attack symptoms than men. He emphasizes the need for better awareness regarding hormonal impacts on heart health during perimenopause.
Why it matters
Addressing gender-specific medical gaps is critical for improving diagnostic accuracy and reducing mortality rates for women's heart health.
<section data-testid="conversation-turn-18" data-turn="assistant" data-turn-id="request-WEB:869211ea-9a7d-4f29-8053-ad45dd5b0221-8" data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:869211ea-9a7d-4f29-8053-ad45dd5b0221-8" dir="auto">
The article reports on medical expert advice and public health awareness, maintaining a neutral, informative tone.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in