Sex Differences in Heart Disease and Unique Risk Factors in Women

Although historically considered a “man’s disease,” heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women alike. In this talk, Dr. Emily Lau will review the epidemiology of heart disease in women, differences in heart disease between women and men, unique sex-specific risk factors for heart disease in women, and special considerations for promoting female heart health.

Speaker: Emily S. Lau, MD, MPH

Link to Attend: https://partners.zoom.us/j/86020842777

Have Questions About the Topic? Please submit questions you may have before the program to PFLC@partners.org, so that the speaker may address them during the session.

This online program is free and open to MGH staff, patients, and the general public.

The Blum Center has moved our programs online using a platform called Zoom. All programs are free and open to Mass General staff, patients and the general public. To attend this program, follow the Zoom link.

For questions about any of the programs, email the Blum Center at PFLC@partners.org or call 617-724-7352.