Healthline: Many Women Face Heart Risks Despite ‘Healthy’ Habits

In the article “Many Women Face Heart Risks Despite ‘Healthy’ Habits,” Dr. Rohit Vuppuluri speaks with Healthline about why women may be at greater risk for cardiovascular disease—even when they appear to be following a healthy lifestyle.

Dr. Vuppuluri notes that traditional risk factors like high blood pressure and cholesterol are only part of the picture. He stresses the importance of considering family history, stress, and hormonal changes, especially during menopause. “Heart disease doesn’t always present the same way in women, and that’s why individualized care and proactive screening are so important,” he shares.

The piece underscores the need for more nuanced assessments and encourages women to speak openly with their healthcare providers about symptoms, even subtle ones.

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