Episode notes
Summary
In this episode, Dr. Arasi Maran interviews Christine Gallagher, who shares her personal journey with heart disease, highlighting the importance of awareness, especially among women. Christine discusses her experiences with chest pains, misdiagnoses, and ultimately her heart attack, which led to a double bypass surgery. The conversation emphasizes the emotional impact of heart disease, the significance of cardiac rehabilitation, and the challenges of pregnancy after heart surgery. The episode aims to raise awareness about heart health and the need for better advocacy in the medical community.
Takeaways
Heart disease is often misdiagnosed in women.
Emotional support is crucial for heart disease patients.
Cardiac rehabilitation is essential for recovery.
Women present heart disease symptoms differently th ...
Keywords
heartheart healthawarenesswomen's healthcardiac healthcardiac rehabilitation advocacy