Understanding Heart Disease in Women: Risks & Symptoms
Did you know heart disease affects women differently than men? Find out your risk factors and how to recognize the symptoms. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death among American women, but they still tend to be underdiagnosed. “There is still a lack of awareness about women’s unique risk factors and symptoms, and more women than men die each year from heart disease,” says Dr. Helga Van Herle, a cardiologist who practices at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. Historically, not enough women have been included in heart disease research, experts note.
What Causes Female Urinary Leakage
Urinary leakage, also known as incontinence, can feel embarrassing, but it’s a very common experience for women — during pregnancy, after giving birth, and as they age. According to Mitchell Goldenberg, MD, a urologist with USC Urology who sees patients at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) in Glendale, women often seek care for two types of incontinence: Urgency incontinence: when the bladder muscle squeezes when it’s not supposed to and gives patients a strong, sudden urge to urinate. Patients may feel the need to rush to the bathroom often or get up multiple times overnight. Stress incontinence: in which leakage