Kansas City, Kan- Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, yet research often focuses on men. Women with chest pain receive slower and less thorough initial evaluations in emergency rooms compared to men.

Women often ignore symptoms, attributing them to stress or anxiety. Hormonal changes during pregnancy and menopause can increase cardiovascular risks. Despite advances, women are still underrepresented in medical studies, leading to inadequate evidence for treatments.

The panel emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy, awareness, and seeking female healthcare providers. They stress the need for more research and education to address these disparities and improve women's heart health.

Heart Care At The University of Kansas Health System

Dr. Carrie Wieneke, OBGYN, The University of Kansas Health System

• Dr. Wieneke elaborates on how hormonal changes during pregnancy and menopause can affect the heart and cardiovascular system.
• She encourages viewers to talk openly about their health and not be afraid to seek medical help.

Dr. Shannon Hoos-Thompson, Cardiologist, The University of Kansas Health System  

• Dr. Hoos-Thompson emphasizes the importance of seeking medical help and not ignoring symptoms, even if they are attributed to stress or anxiety.
• She also discusses the challenges in research due to the lack of women in major trials and the need for more equitable representation in studies.

Dr. Stephanie Windish, Cardiologist, The University of Kansas Health System  

• Dr. Windish stresses the importance of self-advocacy and finding a supportive medical team.
• She discusses why women may not receive the same thorough evaluation as men in emergency rooms, often due to vague symptoms and self-ignoring.

Reese Hoos, ICU and Emergency Department Nurse

• Reese Hoos reflects on the improvements in women's health awareness and the importance of continuing education and advocacy.
• Hoos and panelists discussed the need for more female cardiologists and the benefits of having female practitioners for women's health.

Friday, Feb 7 at 8 a.m. We celebrate the Chiefs as their official health care provider!  

The University of Kansas Health System has partnered with the Chiefs for 13 seasons! This show looks back at team leaders like Mahomes and Kelce before they were household names. Watch as players reach out to patients. Learn about the medical team supporting the Chiefs as they attempt three wins in a row!

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