EnRitched Menopause

99: Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of women, but it doesn’t have to be, with Dr. Rhea Sancassani

• Jessica Ritch, MD • Season 6 • Episode 99

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, yet it’s often overlooked, especially when symptoms don’t look the way we expect.

In this episode, Dr. Jessica Ritch sits down with board-certified cardiologist Dr. Rhea Sancassani to discuss heart disease in women, including how heart attack symptoms can present, why women’s heart disease can sometimes be missed, and which risk factors and screenings women should know about.

If you're in your 40s and going through perimenopause or menopause, now is an important time to understand your cardiovascular risk, know your numbers, and start taking steps to protect your heart health.

Listen to the full episode and talk with your healthcare provider about what may be right for you and your health.


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Connect with Dr. Rhea Sancassani

LinkedIn: Rhea Sancassani
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhea-sancassani-md-facc-3a626593/

X: @RheaSancassani
https://x.com/RheaSancassani

Jackson Memorial Hospital: Downtown Miami, Florida
https://providers.jacksonhealth.org/provider/rhea-bettina-sancassani/2592326

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