Staying Healthy - Sex Differences in Heart Disease
Offered By: MassGeneralHospital via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the critical topic of sex differences in heart disease through this informative 58-minute presentation by Dr. Colleen Harrington. Delve into the epidemiology of heart disease in women, examining how it differs from men's experiences. Discover unique sex-specific risk factors affecting women's cardiovascular health and gain valuable insights into special considerations for promoting female heart health. Learn why heart disease, once considered primarily a "man's disease," is now recognized as the leading cause of death for both men and women. Benefit from this collaborative program between the Maxwell & Eleanor Blum Patient and Family Learning Center and the Corrigan Minehan Heart Center at Mass General, designed to enhance understanding of this crucial health issue.
Syllabus
Blum Center Program: Staying Healthy - Sex Differences in Heart Disease
Taught by
MassGeneralHospital
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