Before the worst week of her life, my patient was relatively healthy. She enjoyed a robust social life and was an active participant in her church, which she and her husband attended twice weekly — until he died suddenly.
Democracy Dies in Darkness
The challenge of caring for women’s hearts
Women, who are stereotyped as more emotional, are less likely to receive appropriate testing for heart-related conditions.
By Shirlene Obuobi, MD
March 6, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EST