In the last two decades, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease in women have improved. Yet it is still the cause of 1 in 5 female deaths in the U.S.
There's a myth in this country regarding women's health. Too many women believe cancer is their worst enemy. And yes, there certainly are high risks – breast, ovarian, endometrial cancer. However, heart disease is still the Number One cause of death in women. The statistics show it’s true.
Beware of TikTok of trends. A young woman experienced a heart attack after “dry scooping.” Cardiologist John Higgins, MD, describes what large amounts of caffeine do to the heart and red flags to look for if you do dry scoop.
Many COVID-19 patients have heart issues. That’s not new or surprising. Lately, there have been rare cases of heart inflammation after vaccination. See what we know and what symptoms to look for.