A new report released Wednesday from the Heart and Stroke Foundation finds gender gaps in medical diagnosis and care, as well as research and awareness, which put women at heightened risk of heart and brain disease.
Later this month, Christina Stuwe will release her book Yes it's my heart… is it yours too? to highlight her journey and continue to raise awareness for women and doctors who might not recognize the early symptoms of heart disease.
It goes on to say that, in general, women who have a heart attack are less likely than men to receive treatments and medications they need, and to get them in a timely way. It was only after Stuwe and her husband Sven pushed for further testing, including an angiogram, that multiple blocked arteries and the need for surgery were discovered.
Later this month, she will release her book Yes it's my heart… is it yours too? to highlight her journey and continue to raise awareness for women and doctors who might not recognize the early symptoms of heart disease.Cynthia Culhane has always viewed herself as someone who has taken care of her body with regular exercise and proper nutrition.It all happened after her massage therapist told her that he could feel her heart pulsing and beating throughout her entire body.
Her heart condition is now regularly monitored and taken care of, but she warns other women to be aware of the differing symptoms in women.
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