Heart Failure in Women: Symptoms, Causes & What You Need to Know

In this episode, we explore the unique ways heart disease affects women, diving into specific syndromes like spontaneous coronary artery dissection, microvascular angina, and broken heart syndrome. We also discuss the impact of stress, risks of extreme exercise, and practical heart health tips including the benefits of weighted vest walking for post-menopausal women.

What to Expect

• Why women’s heart attacks often differ from men’s and why some tests miss key diagnoses
• Understanding broken heart syndrome (stress cardiomyopathy) and its effects on women
• The role of stress and extreme exercise on heart health
• Insights on diet, supplements, and lifestyle changes to prevent heart disease
• How weighted vest walking can boost cardiovascular health after menopause

Whether you’re a woman seeking to understand how heart disease uniquely affects you, a caregiver wanting to support loved ones, or simply someone interested in the latest breakthroughs in cardiovascular health, this episode delivers expert insights and practical strategies to help you recognize risks, improve heart function, and take control of your wellbeing with confidence.

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00:00:00 – Heart Attack Symptoms and Risks Specifically in Women

00:00:20 – Latest Research on Cardiovascular Disorders in Women

00:00:42 – How Angina is Diagnosed Differently in Women

00:01:20 – Effective Treatments for Vasospastic Angina in Women

00:01:42 – Common Side Effects of Heart Medications Explained

00:02:06 – How Coronary Artery Spasms Affect Heart Health

00:02:46 – Understanding the Causes and Symptoms of Heart Failure

00:03:23 – Can Heart Failure Be Reversed? What Science Says

00:05:05 – The Impact of Stress on Women’s Heart Health

00:06:22 – How Regular Exercise Improves Cardiovascular Health

00:07:37 – Bodybuilding and Its Effects on Heart Health in Women

00:09:23 – Role of Diet and Nutrition in Preventing Heart Disease

00:11:23 – Benefits of Rucking and Walking for Heart Health

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