When you visit Richmond University Medical Center for cardiac care, you put your heart in the very best hands. With support and sponsorship from the nationally recognized Mount Sinai Health Network, our cardiology physicians, nurses and technicians have achieved reputations of excellence and we are dedicated to respecting the dignity and well-being of each individual. We offer comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, from emergency care to sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for cardiovascular screening. RUMC’s cardiology team truly provides an exceptional level of expertise and attention. On this episode, we will explore why heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, the unique symptoms women experience, and why these signs are often overlooked or misdiagnosed. Host, Meredith Gaskins, is joined by Dr. Fiona Shehaj, Chief of Women’s Cardiovascular Health, to explain all of this and discuss prevention strategies, including lifestyle changes and the importance of regular screenings, tailored to women’s needs.