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The Truth About Women’s Heart Health | Dr. Martha Gulati

The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show

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Understanding Heart Disease Risks and Plaque Management

This chapter explores the link between risk factors like obesity, diabetes, and hypertension to heart disease, with a focus on heart failure and its specific type, HEF-PEF, particularly in women. It highlights the different types of arterial plaque, emphasizing the dangers of soft plaque and the role of imaging techniques in managing cardiovascular health. The necessity for proactive interventions and patient engagement in lifestyle changes to reduce cardiovascular risks is underscored, especially for those with identified plaque.

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