Sex Matters: The Heart Disease Risk Women Can’t Afford To Miss

A Yale cardiologist explains how women’s heart risk is shaped by life stages like pregnancy and menopause.

Complications such as preeclampsia and postpartum blood pressure problems can signal higher future cardiovascular risk.

The VIRGO study found younger women with heart attacks were often overlooked and had worse outcomes than men.

Because heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, earlier recognition and follow-up care are critical.