#060: AFAF with Staci Ross and Kim Newlin on Women and Heart Attacks

The number one cause of death in women globally is heart attacks. So, why have heart attacks traditionally been identified as a man’s disease? The truth is that heart attacks should be a concern for everyone!  In this episode, TalkDoc, Meredith, and Teighlor are joined by special guests Staci Ross, M.A., L.M.F.T. and Kim Newlin, RN, CNS, ANP-C to talk about Women and Heart Attacks.  On a personal level, Staci talks about her own heart attack experience. Listen to Kim describe risk factors, symptoms, and strategies for managing cardiac events. Hear the group identify ways to advocate for women when they experience symptoms including strategies for being heard and medically seen more quickly.  Send this episode to all of the women in your life! Music by epidemic sound. SHOW NOTES: EP 60 : AFAF with Staci Ross and Kim Newlin on Women and Heart Attacks Experts :  Kim Newlin, RN, CNS, NP-C and Staci Ross, M.A., L.M.F.T. Resources : American Heart Association, New England Journal of Medicine, British Heart Foundation, Lancet,  Oregon Health & Science University, mysisters.org, Tisch Center for Women's Health at NYU’s Langone Medical Center, Harvard Researcher Dr. Catherine Kreatsoulas Tools : (below) TC4G (TRADING COMFORT FOR GROWTH): American Heart Association - Women: https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/ Youtube recommendation from Kim- “Just A Little Heart Attack”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7wmPWTnDbE What’s your Heart Health? Link to the Tool: Essential 8 https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/lifes-essential-8

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