What Kills More Women Than Cancer? Heart Disease.

“Heart disease is a leading cause of death in women. It kills more women than cancer,” says Sandy Park, MD, Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Board Eligible Cardiovascular Disease, the first female cardiologist practicing at Eisenhower Desert Cardiology Center in Rancho Mirage, CA. And while the classic heart attack symptoms we’re familiar with work for men, they don’t for women.

There has been an improvement in the number of deaths from heart disease since 1980. Even so, it’s important for women to know the symptoms they should be looking out for. Using the same symptoms that work for men to evaluate what’s happened may lead to a misdiagnosis and a costly delay in seeking critical medical treatment.

 

In this Health Insights video blog – What Kills More Women Than Men? Heart Disease – Park identifies the need for women to watch out for the less dramatic, more subtle signs that a woman is experiencing a heart attack. Dr. Park covers the following:

  • Women’s heart attack symptoms
  • Distinctions between men and women
  • Improvements in heart disease
  • Preventive measures

Learn more about the full spectrum of leading-edge technology and comprehensive cardiovascular services available at Eisenhower Desert Cardiology Center – recognized as a leader in cardiovascular care in the region.

MORE INFORMATION YOU CAN USE:

Dr. Sandy Park’s Video Introduction

Cardiology Video Playlist: Cardiology Medical Minute Series

Take a moment out of your busy day and treat your health as a priority – watch these informative videos, read the update to the community, and share this information with your friends and family, too. More great VIDEO information is also available for you at the Eisenhower Video Library. Do you also enjoy AUDIO? Visit the Eisenhower Audio Podcast Library as well!

GREAT NEWS!!!

U.S. News & World Report has released its prestigious annual hospital rankings. Eisenhower Health ranks #1 in the Inland Empire and #12 in California. Eisenhower Health was also rated High Performing in 20 types of care — the highest number of specialty recognitions earned by a hospital in the Inland Empire, including five cardiovascualr related areas: Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Heart Bypass Surgery, Aortic Valve Surgery and Stroke.

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