Alin Gragossian on Instagram: "Continuing with February aka American Heart Month Education .. in 2023, AHA published “Focused Updates on Cardiovascular Disease in Women.” This emphasizes incorporating specific factors into cardiovascular risk assessment for women. Factors like pregnancy complications & early estrogen loss are linked to higher long-term risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart failure. . Remember: women’s heart risk isn’t just about cholesterol levels and blood pressure.

February is American Heart Month: what our local AHA chapter is doing