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Huntington Health message on atypical heart-attack symptoms for women highlighted during American Heart Month
Summary
The Rose City Report relayed a Huntington Health cardiologist's warning that heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women and that symptoms can include fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea or jaw pain; the broadcaster emphasized early detection and lifestyle changes.
The Rose City Report highlighted American Heart Month and relayed guidance from Huntington Health on heart disease in women, noting that symptoms are not always the classic chest pain and can present as fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea or jaw pain.
Aaliyah Howa reported that the broadcast cited Dr. Azil Alex Durrage, medical director of cardiovascular services at Huntington Health, who emphasized that early detection and lifestyle changes such as managing blood pressure and cholesterol and staying active are key to prevention. The report urged women to talk to their doctors about risks and to pay attention to subtle signs.
The broadcast did not provide a telephone number or clinic scheduling details for cardiac screening or specify statistics beyond noting heart disease remains the leading cause of death in women.
