Medical Stories
Heart of the Matter
S5 • E2 Oct 9, 2023
Many people are surprised to learn that the number one cause of death for women in the U.S. is heart disease. As many as 1 in 3 women die each year from cardiovascular disease or stroke-more than all cancers combined. Fortunately, medical science has provided new therapies in recent years that have changed the outcomes for many women who suffer from heart ailments. In this episode of Medical Stories, we meet two women with very different heart health issues and learn how each received treatment has significantly improved their quality of life. Featuring renowned experts: Dr. Jason H. Rogers from the University of California, Davis Medical Center, and Dr. Thomas Maldonado from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
