You’re feeling some indigestion after a meal, and then a little chest heaviness. It’s probably nothing. Or is it? If you’re a woman, you could be having a heart attack and not even know it. How can we distinguish a heart attack from other types of pain in the chest? Our guests today will lead us through maze to answer that question and more. Eliz Green had a heart attack and cardiac arrest at 35 years old while seven months pregnant with twins. She not only survived, but is thriving as a mother and keynote speaker for women and heart health. Dr. Noel Peterson, Director of Women’s Cardiovascular Services at East Carolina Heart Institute will talk about how we can differentiate the pain of heart disease from other conditions, identify risk factors conditions for chronic chest wall pain, and share the latest in diagnosing, treating, and preventing heart disease.
