February is Heart Month, focusing on women's heart health, often highlighted in the Go Red For Women campaign. This week, Dr. Kahn delves into several 'mini-topics,' including new data that suggests a protective effect of drugs like Cialis against the future risk of dementia.
He also outlines 6 important lab biomarkers to request at your next healthcare provider meeting. Shifting focus to Heart Month, he discusses Broken Heart Syndrome, SCAD (spontaneous coronary artery dissection), and the implications of intense peri-menopausal hot flashes.
Lastly, Dr. Kahn reviews symptoms of heart disease in women that are not often suspected or recognized as concerning.
