We are all
aware that sex and gender differences are important in the diagnosis and management
of cardiovascular diseases. A woman’s risk of a cardiac event and stroke sharply increases after the onset of menopause. Here is an informative video regarding
preventing and managing the increased risk of a cardiac event after menopause.
Dr. Beth Abramson
is a preventive cardiologist and helps women manage the risk of heart
disease. In this video by North American
Menopause Society (NAMS), she answers many vital questions about menopausal hormone
therapy, midlife weight gain, smoking, alcohol, and aspirin therapy.
