In Canada, the number one cause of premature death in women is heart disease and stroke. However, 53% of women who experience heart attack symptoms have them go unrecognized, and two-thirds of all heart disease and stroke clinical research is based on men. In this episode, host Caroline Lavallée will explore the reasons why women are at an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, and how we can act as champions for more research and increased awareness to combat this phenomenon. To inform the discussion, Caroline will sit down with two expert guests: Dr. Sharon Mulvagh, a cardiologist and the chair of Heart & Stroke board in Nova Scotia and Dr. Kara Nerenberg, a clinician scientist in the area of obstetrical medicine at the University of Calgary. The episode also features the voices of two women who have overcome heart disease and stroke, respectively. Overall, this episode will dive into the facts and figures associated with heart disease and stroke in women, and how we can raise awareness about the issue to drive better patient outcomes.