Women Die 2x More Following Heart Attack

Dr. Curry-Winchell, MD, Dr. BCW, joins the Hallie Jackson show to discuss a new study that found women die 2x more following heart attacks then men.  While it might sound contrary to popular believe this new study shows that women are far more likely to die following a heart attack then men and the need for everyone to reevaluate our thoughts and practices when dealing with heart decease and women.  Check out this clip for some helpful tips.

With all the misinformation out there it can be hard to find a source you can trust.  Dr. BCW, Dr. Curry-Winchell, prides herself on being that a trusted advisor for health information.  She is passionate about health advocacy and also health equity.  If you are looking for a health contributor that will provide health information in an understandable way, with health facts please consider following Dr. BCW on social media where she is providing information on health topics to help spread health literacy.

Check out the video below to see the information that Dr. BCW, Dr. Curry-Winchell shared with the Hallie Jackson show and Women Die 2x More Following Heart Attack.  Thank you for taking the time.

 

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