Cincinnati Magazine
February 2, 2021
According to the Center for Disease Control, heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women in the U.S. While awareness continues to increase for all Americans, the deadly disease looks different for women. We spoke with Dr. Odayme Quesada, the women’s cardiac care director of Christ Hospital’s Women’s Heart Center to learn the warning signs women should watch for.
Dr. Odayme Quesada, the women’s cardiac care director of Christ Hospital’s Women’s Heart Center
Photograph provided by Christ Hospital
Symptoms to Watch Out For
“Women with heart disease do not always present with classic chest pain,” Quesada says. “If symptoms are severe or recurrent it is important to seek medical care right away without delay.” Symptoms that women experience include: