In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, killing 1 in 5. But how did we get here? Cardiology and heart disease is an extremely well-studied field, yet it still feels like women are being left behind as they die at alarming rates. Join us in this episode to talk about the history of heart disease, why there is a gaping hole in women’s heart research, and the state of women’s heart health today. We will also discuss how to take steps in your own health in working towards preventing cardiovascular disease, as well as how to advocate for yourself at the doctor. The statistics on women’s heart health are shocking, and even a little scary, so we are here to provide some more information and the who, what, why, and how behind these numbers!

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• Challenge question: What are some goals we all can set in our lives to start down a path for good CVD health?