Women’s heart disease symptoms often overlooked, study shows

New research shines a light on the gender gap in heart care. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in women, affecting more than six million women every year. Recent studies from the American Heart Association show how women’s symptoms are often overlooked or misunderstood. Dr. Tara Narula, cardiologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York and national spokesperson for the American Heart Association, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the findings.

[penniroyal]

I have atherosclerosis of the ascending aorta and have for a decade I am currently 64 and was diagnosed years ago. I am an athlete, I’ve taught in sports clubs and in public schools. My weight is 100lbs and in my current job I walk 3-5 miles a day and lift about 300lbs at 30 pounds. I can’t lift more because I’ve had to go to physical therapy for injured shoulders. I’ve been hospitalized for health issues had a full work up and I totally rocked my tests even though I came in a wheelchair. I am considered a high risk for a heart attack. Something’s are just genetic and all we can do is control what we can and the rest is up to God.

[GoodDr.]

I love your video, its very informative and well discuss. Every step you take toward better heart health is a step toward a brighter future.

[monalisaadams]

I have complained of heart problems for years my doctor have told basically that it’s impossible. I don’t smoke, I’m not over weight and I have no known family history of heart disease. I decided to do some test with a company that does ultrasound on your arteries. Turns out I am high risk for heart disease. I’m only 54. Instead of looking at my arteries they were doing EKG & stress test so to them I looked healthy and shouldn’t be complaining.