On a recent episode of WXXI’s Connections with Evan Dawson, clinicians and a local patient discussed new research showing heart disease is rising among younger women, with particular concern for those who experience menopause before age 40. Doctors said early menopause can significantly increase lifetime risk of heart attacks, while warning that many women may overlook or misinterpret symptoms. Cardiologists from UR Medicine and Rochester Regional Health emphasized the need for earlier screening, greater awareness, and more proactive prevention. The program also featured a firsthand account from a local patient, highlighting how easily warning signs can be missed.
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