Month: November 2009

“Women’s Heart Attack Myth”? Revisiting the controversial Canadian study

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by Carolyn Thomas    ♥   @HeartSisters

Media coverage of a study presented at the annual Canadian Cardiovascular Congress last month has left me and other Heart Sisters gobsmacked.  One heart attack survivor told me:

“This ‘research’ has set back women’s awareness of heart attack symptoms by a full decade!”

What could have inspired a reaction like this?  First, there are the media headlines, “The Heart Attack Myth”.   Continue reading ““Women’s Heart Attack Myth”? Revisiting the controversial Canadian study” →

Mayo Clinic: “What are the symptoms of a heart attack for women?”

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by Carolyn Thomas  ♥ @HeartSisters

It’s been in the news. It’s been presented at cardiology conferences.  It has set cardiac circles and women heart attack survivors abuzz. It’s the question of whether women present with heart attack symptoms that are different than those of men.  The media attention surrounding the claims of this study conclusion has put women’s awareness of heart disease back a decade, in my opinion.  Continue reading “Mayo Clinic: “What are the symptoms of a heart attack for women?”” →

A post-heart attack checklist

~ Carolyn Thomas ~ 6 Comments

You’ve just experienced a heart attack or other type of cardiac event.  You’re overwhelmed and frightened and wondering what happens next on this journey towards recovery. Knowledge is power – here’s when you need to take charge of that recovery by learning everything you possibly can about your heart health.

Complete this important checklist to make sure you are on the right road.  Continue reading “A post-heart attack checklist” →

The busy woman’s guide to surviving a cardiac event

~ Carolyn Thomas ~ 2 Comments

Eliz Greene is a woman who knows what she’s talking about when she describes surviving a heart attack.  She was seven months pregnant with twins when she suffered a massive heart attack. Not only did she survive a ten-minute cardiac arrest, the caesarean delivery of her daughters and open heart surgery –  all on the same day! – she gained  new perspective and passion for life. Continue reading “The busy woman’s guide to surviving a cardiac event” →