Virtual Ask the Expert: Women and cardiovascular disease – How women’s hearts are different

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Heart disease remains the number one killer in the United States and is responsible for one out of every five female deaths. Yet women are often underdiagnosed and untreated.

Join Garima Sharma, MD, Director of Cardio-Obstetrics and Director of Cardiovascular Women’s Health at Inova, for an interactive discussion about how to reduce your risk of heart disease. Dr. Sharma will also describe the specialized services provided by the team of experts in the Inova Women’s Cardiovascular Health Program.

Dr. Sharma is board certified in cardiovascular disease and sees patients in Inova Cardiology’s Fairfax office.

Why it matters: Women’s hearts differ from men’s in both structure and function, and hormonal changes that take place throughout their lives impact their level of risk for heart disease. It’s important to “know your numbers” – from blood pressure to blood sugar – and to be a strong advocate for yourself and your loved ones.

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