February Digest: Women and Heart Disease

Office on Women's Health Health Professional Digest

The HHS Office on Women’s Health (OWH) knows how important it is for you to have the latest information on prevention and treatment to help you best serve your patients. Each month, we will share a curated list of tools and resources that you can immediately put into practice.

Women and Heart Disease — News You Can Use

Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S. In fact, a recent study found that women are more likely than men to die from a heart attack in the year after having one. This American Heart Month, review new tools and research around heart disease prevention, and encourage your patients to follow recommended heart-healthy guidelines.