

seX & whY Episode 4 Part 2: Sex Differences in Heart Disease
Aug 4, 2017
The podcast discusses the differences between men and women in terms of heart disease symptoms and risk factors. It explores the use of troponin to detect heart damage and the importance of considering sex and gender variables in medical treatments and outcomes. The podcast also explores different methods of cardiac evaluation for patients with chest pain, highlighting their sensitivities and limitations for both men and women.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Differences in Heart Disease Symptoms and Risk Factors between Men and Women
01:45 • 6min
Gender Differences in Risk Factors and Troponin Levels
07:41 • 5min
Consideration of Sex and Gender Variables in Medical Treatments and Outcomes
12:32 • 2min
Different Methods of Cardiac Evaluation for Patients with Chest Pain
14:05 • 6min