Premenopausal women presenting with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) are a unique and often underrecognized patient population. Although they are traditionally considered at lower cardiovascular risk ...
Women’s cardiovascular health has long been overlooked and understudied. Here are some things to keep in mind.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the U.S., and a type of heart attack called myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA), which predominantly ...
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Doctors know how to spot large artery blockages when someone is experiencing heart attack symptoms, but often not those in the smaller heart ...
There’s an old myth that heart disease is a “man’s disease.” The truth is this: It’s the leading cause of death for both women and men in the U.S. If you’re a woman, you’re just as likely as a man to ...
A team of researchers from Toho University has uncovered a potential new use for a naturally occurring compound, schisandrin A, found in the traditional Chinese medicinal plant Schisandra chinensis.
Women with severe coronary heart disease causing narrowing or blockages in the arteries may derive greater long-term benefits from coronary artery bypass grafting compared with percutaneous coronary ...
Many women underestimate the threat coronary artery disease (CAD) poses to their health. Coronary artery disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. Yet in a recent survey, 50% of ...