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Perimenopause, Hormone Therapy, and Heart Health: What Women Need to Know

For many women, perimenopause is the first time heart health becomes a personal concern. Symptoms such as heart palpitations, anxiety, sleep disruption, fatigue, and brain fog often appear in the mid to late 30s and 40s and r...

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How Do You Know If You Are In Peri Menopause And What Does It Mean For Your Heart cardiology Jan 11, 2026

Peri Menopause And Heart Disease Risk

You think your symptoms are peri menopause, but how do you know for sure?

How do you know that "skipped beat" wasn't a serious heart condition?

How do you know if you need cholesterol meds?

How do you know if HRT is safe for your heart?

As a cardiologist wh...

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When Heart Palpitations Are Peri Menopause? cardiology Jan 11, 2026

Perimenopause Symptoms and Heart Disease: What Every Woman Needs to Know


How Do You Know If It's heart Disease Or Perimenopause?

Perimenopause is the transitional phase before menopause, often beginning in a woman’s 40s. During this time, fluctuating estrogen and progesterone levels can cause symp...

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Blood Pressure Medications Explained: What They Do, How They Work, and What to Watch For cardiology Dec 31, 2025

How Do You Know When You Need To Be On Blood Pressure Meds?

 

Blood pressure medication can feel confusing—especially when you hear names that sound like chemistry homework.

Here’s the good news: most blood pressure medicines fall into a handful of predictable classes. Once you understand the “wh...

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Low Blood Pressure Symptoms: When It’s a Problem (and When It’s Just Your Normal) cardiology Dec 31, 2025

When Low Blood Pressure Symptoms Can Be Dangerous

 

Most people worry about high blood pressure—and for good reason. But some people struggle with the opposite: **low blood pressure (hypotension)**.

Here’s the nuance: **a low number isn’t automatically dangerous.** Low BP becomes a problem when i...

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When Is High Blood Pressure an Emergency? (What to Do—Step by Step) cardiology Dec 31, 2025

When Should You Call An Ambulance?

 

A very high blood pressure reading can feel terrifying—especially because most people with hypertension feel completely normal.

This guide will help you decide what to do **in the moment**, without minimizing risk or causing unnecessary panic.

**Important:** ...

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