It has been well established that female patients with aortic stenosis – a type of heart valve disease – present at typically older ages. When considering the standard treatment option of surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR), older age is an important factor...
As WomenHeart looks to the future, one goal is to ensure that we reach as many women as possible with support and education. One way to do that is through technology. That is why WomenHeart is thrilled to be partnering with technology company Servoy, Inc and its...
Aspirin has been used for many decades to prevent heart attacks. Earlier this year, leading medical organizations released updated prevention guidelines, noting that aspirin should not be used in routine primary prevention for heart attacks due to lack of net...
In order for health care to be responsive to patients’ needs, patients must have a voice. For example, even before care is being delivered, it is important that researchers studying diseases and conducting clinical trials consider the patient perspective. Over the...
As soon as I landed, after a brief hold at 35,000 feet for a thunderstorm to pass, I went straight to meet with the team at Muriel I. Kauffman Women’s Heart Center, a founding member of the WomenHeart National Hospital Alliance (NHA). As we ate a lovely heart-healthy...
