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Health and Wellness | February 2, 2024

What Are The Symptoms of a Heart Attack in Women?

Learn how to recognize the subtle symptoms of heart attack in women with these tips from Poulina Uddin, MD, a cardiologist at the Scripps Women’s Heart Center.
Health and Wellness | January 30, 2024

Heart Disease and Black Women: Risk Factors, Prevention Strategies

Three Black women gather in the kitchen to discuss heart healthy activities.
Black women are disproportionately affected by heart disease. Learn the risk factors and prevention strategies that can save many lives.
Health and Wellness | January 30, 2024

What Are Signs of Heart Problems During Pregnancy? (video/podcast)

Thumbnail for video featuring Drs. Daneshmand and Uddin discussing high risk pregnancies and heart issues.
Learn why some women develop heart-related problems during pregnancy and what high-risk pregnancy experts can do to help mom and baby.
Health and Wellness | November 27, 2023

5 Tips for Heart Health During the Holidays

Two middle-aged women smile while enjoying some time outdoors.
Protect your heart health during the busy holiday season. Manage stress, control blood pressure, prioritize self-care and more tips.
Health and Wellness | September 11, 2023

What Are Common Heart Problems During Pregnancy?

High blood pressure is the most common heart-related issue during pregnancy. Learn the signs of preeclampsia and gestational diabetes.
Health and Wellness | August 7, 2023

What Is High Cholesterol?

A blood test can check if you have high cholesterol level.
High cholesterol increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. Learn how lifestyle changes can help and when to see your doctor.
Scripps in the News | July 28, 2023

Scripps Cardiologist Says Heart Screening Can Help Protect Young Athletes

See what Poulina Uddin, MD, has to say about the importance of screening for sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes during a report by 10News.
Health and Wellness | March 28, 2023

Women’s Health: Depression and Heart Disease

Depression increases the risk of heart disease. Women are particularly at risk. Learn why and when to seek care.
Health and Wellness | February 6, 2023

Is Dark Chocolate Healthy?

Learn the heart healthy benefits of dark chocolate, when consumed in moderation. Dark chocolate is rich with disease fighting antioxidants.
Health and Wellness | September 22, 2022

How Does Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Affect Women?

On average, women develop atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heartbeat condition, later than men. AFib increases risk of stroke.