Heart Disease in Women: Risk, Prevalence, and Diagnosis- Part 2: Minimizing the Risk When Possible

In this episode, we continue to focus on the risks specific to women and discuss minimizing risk factors for a better outcome. ---This is episode 2  of the series: Heart Disease in Women: Risk, Prevalence, and DiagnosisCardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death among men and women in the United States. The incidence of cardiovascular disease continues to increase. Women affected by the disease often present differently than their male counterparts. Those providing healthcare must be aware of the burden of cardiovascular disease and how it can affect men and women in similar but different ways. Healthcare providers generally understand that heart disease is a serious condition affecting a significant portion of the population but may not fully comprehend how it can present and, specifically, how it can affect men and women in similar but different ways. We, as healthcare providers, can best serve our patients by understanding and acknowledging this critical information.  The purpose of this course is to review important topics in cardiovascular disease as they relate to women in honor of American Heart Month (February). Key aspects covered will include defining coronary heart disease, clinical presentation (particularly in women), risk factors, prevalence, diagnosis, and prevention.Nurses may be able to complete an accredited CE activity featuring content from this podcast and earn CE hours provided from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare. For more information, click hereView Episode Show NotesView Episode TranscriptAlready an Elite Member? Login hereLearn more about CE Podcasts from Elite Learning by Colibri HealthcareView this podcast course on Elite LearningSeries: Heart Disease in Women: Risk, Prevalence, and Diagnosis