Silent Signals: Women Must Watch Heart Health in Midlife
The piece emphasizes that heart disease is the leading killer of women and often presents with subtle, nonclassical symptoms—especially during perimenopause—so proactive risk tracking (blood pressure, fasting glucose, A1C, lipid panel, hs-CRP, resting heart rate) and advanced screenings (CAC scans, lipoprotein(a)) are crucial. It also advocates targeted lifestyle changes (prioritize sleep, Mediterranean-style eating, regular movement, stress management) and proactive patient advocacy—keeping symptom records and asking doctors about personalized risk and screening.












