Introduction
Jill Kalman, MD
The Heart is a Lady Part
Jean Cacciabaudo, MD; Maria Avila, MD; Bella Grossman, PhD; Tara Narula, MD (moderator)
No matter your age, it’s never too early or too late to start taking care of your heart. Women face unique coronary issues related to life stages including menstruation, pregnancy and menopause, and risk factors that can impact us more than they do men. There are even some conditions related to heart and brain health that are seen almost exclusively in women. It’s important to understand your own risk and take steps to keep your heart healthy. Northwell Health clinicians lead a critical discussion on risk factors, how they can contribute to the onset of heart disease and coronary disorders, and what you can do to best protect yourself.
Good for Your Heart is Good for Your Brain
Rafael A. Ortiz, MD; Noah Rosen, MD
Your heart and brain are more closely linked than you might think. Your heart pumps the blood that carries oxygen to your brain. And many of the risk factors that lead to heart disease can cause brain disorders, including stroke. Migraines, too, may increase a woman’s risk for heart disease. Learn more about the heart-brain connection, and the critical steps you can take to keep both healthy and vital.