Ep.123 Women's Cardiovascular Health: Dr. Odayme Quesada on Heart and Stroke Risk, Weight Loss, and Sustainable Health Practices

Asking for a Friend - Health, Fitness & Personal Growth Tips for Women in Midlife

Joining me is Dr. Odayme Quesada, esteemed director of the Christ Hospital Women's Heart Center, who brings invaluable insight into women's heart health. Discover the often-overlooked symptoms of heart attacks in women—like jaw pain and nausea—and understand the distinct risk factors that make women's cardiovascular health unique.
Dr. Quesada shares her extensive expertise on how conditions like preeclampsia, early menopause, and genetic predispositions can impact long-term heart health, offering a comprehensive view of women's cardiovascular risks and the essential need for specialized care.
Explore the powerful benefits of GLP-1 drugs for significant weight loss and cardiovascular risk reduction, alongside practical dietary recommendations such as the Mediterranean and DASH diets. Learn the critical differences between heart attacks and strokes, including the importance of recognizing transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) as early warning signs.
Odayme calls on women, particularly those with a history of cardiovascular risk, to participate in vital health studies, stressing how diverse representation in research is key to advancing women's health. Join us for an episode that not only informs but compels action toward better health outcomes for women everywhere.
You can find Odayme Quesda, MD at:
https://www.thechristhospital.com/services/heart/specialized-care-and-treatment/womens-heart-disease

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Fejezetek

1. Empowering Women's Heart Health and Wellness (00:00:00)

2. Recognizing Women's Heart Attack Risk (00:05:09)

3. Understanding Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Stroke (00:19:49)

4. Participating in Women's Health Studies (00:35:00)