Heart Health

Factors such as age, menopause and perimenopause, and breast cancer lead men and women experience heart health--and heart attacks--very differently. This article explains the connections.

This video discusses the symptoms of heart palpitations, or irregular heartbeats, that may occur around menopause.

An overview for people with a heart condition on how that might affect pregnancy, what risks exist, and how to prepare.

A video overview of a new study that showed that women who experienced hot flashes and night sweats during menopause were also more likely to have high blood pressure during pregnancy. Both are indicators of a higher risk of heart disease.

The DASH (Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension) diet lowers blood pressure more effectively than many medications.

Research shows that children who experience trauma, abuse, neglect, or family dysfunction are likelier to experience heart disease as adults.

This shareable infographic highlights different warning signs of a heart attack, including ones you may not think of as related to heart health.

This episode of the Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Podcast discusses the links between menopause and heart health, including lifestyles changes to consider.

A heart-healthy pregnancy is possible, even for people with a personal or family history of heart disease.

Multiple patient-friendly resources about spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), a cause of heart attack that occurs more frequently in women.

While women are less likely to experience cardiovascular disease than men, those who do are less likely to fully recover.

Men and women seem to experience arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats, differently, in part due to different hormone levels.