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Sharon O'Donnell
Professor at Trinity College's School of Nursing and Midwifery researching women's cardiovascular health and co-lead on the international Caramel Project to improve heart disease risk assessment and prevention for women.
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Nov 27, 2025
• 31min
‘There’s an impression in society that it’s a man’s disease’: Heart attacks and the risks for women
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Shirley Ingram, a cardiac nurse and heart attack survivor, shares her alarming journey with spontaneous coronary artery dissection, urging women to trust their instincts and seek care. Dr. Sharon O'Donnell highlights the overlooked symptoms of heart disease in women, particularly as menopause increases risks. Dr. Deirdre Daly connects pregnancy complications to long-term cardiovascular health. Together, they discuss gender disparities in research and the importance of women's health advocacy, reinforcing that lifestyle changes can significantly impact heart health.
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