VideoFeb | 14 | 2022
Blum Center Program: 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 Massachusetts General Hospital Blum Center presentation from February 14, 2022, Dr. Emily Lau reviews 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.
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- Cardiologist
- Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
- Director, Cardiometabolic Health and Hormones Clinic
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