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Episode 03 - Unmasking ASCVD: The Silent Threat to Heart Health

Episode 03 - Unmasking ASCVD: The Silent Threat to Heart Health

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Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is the underlying cause of 85% of heart attacks and strokes, yet it’s still not widely recognised or properly understood.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Irene Gibson, an expert in cardiovascular health, to discuss the impact of ASCVD, the challenges in diagnosing it early, and what needs to change to improve awareness and prevention.

We’ll also explore the inequalities in cardiovascular care, especially how heart disease in women is underdiagnosed and under-researched. We’ll look at why these gaps exist and what can be done to improve diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes for women.

This conversation is part of a wider effort to raise awareness, by Croí, Global Heart Hub, and the Invisible Nation campaign, working to ensure that ASCVD and its impact—especially on women—is no longer ignored

Croí’s free nurse helpline, Croí Connects is available Monday – Friday, 9am – 5.30pm. Call 091 544310 or email healthteam@croi.ie

You can also register for weekly online health chats on: https://croi.ie/croi-connects/

This podcast is supported by Novartis.

Produced by www.GKMedia.ie

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