Women and Heart Disease: Risk Factors, Prevention, and Guidelines

Women and Heart Disease: Risk Factors, Prevention, and Guidelines

Explore the critical topic of women's heart health in this informative 43-minute lecture by preventative cardiologist Erin Michos from Johns Hopkins Medicine. Delve into the risk factors specific to women, learn about effective cardiovascular prevention methods, and gain insights into the 2019 primary prevention cardiovascular guidelines. Discover the latest research on important topics such as Vitamin D supplementation, the use of daily aspirin for heart attack prevention, hormone replacement therapy, and the role of statin medications in managing heart disease risk. Understand why heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death for women in the United States and equip yourself with knowledge to improve cardiovascular health.