Posted on Mar.19.2025April 10, 2025

Video: Women’s Guide to Cardiovascular Wellness Seminar

Understanding Your Health: Educational Videos

Understanding Your Health is a free educational video series from Monadnock Community Hospital designed to inform, support, and empower our community. Each session features trusted healthcare professionals sharing expert insights on topics that matter most to your health and well-being. Whether you’re looking to learn something new or take proactive steps toward a healthier lifestyle, you’re in the right place.

Women’s Guide to Cardiovascular Wellness

Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S.? Many women don’t recognize their symptoms until it’s too late. Understanding risk factors, warning signs, and prevention strategies can help you take control of your heart health and reduce your chances of cardiovascular disease.

Why Heart Health for Women is Different

Heart disease affects men and women differently. While men often experience classic chest pain, women may have more subtle symptoms, such as:

Shortness of breath
Unexplained fatigue
Nausea or dizziness
Upper back or jaw pain
Discomfort in the arms or shoulders

Because these symptoms can be mistaken for anxiety, indigestion, or exhaustion, many women delay seeking medical care.

Key Risk Factors for Women’s Heart Disease

Several factors put women at higher risk for cardiovascular disease, including:

Hormonal changes – Estrogen fluctuations, pregnancy complications, and menopause can increase heart disease risk.
High blood pressure & cholesterol – Undiagnosed or uncontrolled hypertension and high cholesterol contribute to heart problems.
Diabetes – Women with diabetes are more likely to develop heart disease than men with the same condition.
Stress & mental health – Anxiety and depression can have direct effects on heart health, raising blood pressure and inflammation.

Prevention Strategies: Taking Control of Your Heart Health

Taking proactive steps can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease. Here’s how:

Eat a heart-healthy diet – Focus on whole foods like fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats (e.g., Mediterranean diet).
Stay active – Aim for 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, such as brisk walking or swimming.
Monitor your numbers – Regularly check your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels.
Manage stress – Practice relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, or deep breathing to lower stress hormones.
Avoid smoking & limit alcohol – Both can increase the risk of heart disease and contribute to high blood pressure.

Why Women Are Less Likely to Get Proper Heart Care

Research shows that women’s heart symptoms are often dismissed or misdiagnosed by healthcare providers. Women are also less likely than men to receive life-saving treatments like stents or bypass surgery after a heart attack.

The key to overcoming these disparities? Self-advocacy.

Know your symptoms.
Seek second opinions if necessary.
Request heart-specific tests, such as an electrocardiogram (ECG) or stress test.

Latest Advancements in Women’s Heart Health

Modern cardiology has made significant advancements in diagnosing and treating heart disease. Newer treatments include:

Coronary CT angiography – A non-invasive imaging test that detects blockages earlier than traditional stress tests.
Personalized medications – New therapies like PCSK9 inhibitors help lower cholesterol levels effectively.
Minimally invasive procedures – Advanced catheter-based interventions mean quicker recovery times for heart patients.

Watch Our Heart Health Seminar with Dr. Robert Spencer & Brooke O'Connor

At Monadnock Community Hospital, we believe that knowledge is power. That’s why we’re offering an expert-led seminar on women’s cardiovascular wellness, featuring Dr. Robert Spencer from Monadnock Cardiology Associates.

What You’ll Learn:

How to recognize early symptoms of heart disease
Simple lifestyle changes that improve heart health
The latest screening tests and treatment options for women
How to advocate for better cardiovascular care

Your heart health matters! Watch the full seminar online and take the first step toward a healthier future.

Watch the Seminar Video Now

Ready to learn more? Watch the full seminar video to gain valuable insights into the future of heart health and see how Dr. Spencer, Brooke O’Connor, FNP, and Monadnock Cardiology Associates are transforming lives through innovation and expertise: Watch Now.

Monadnock Cardiology Associates offers comprehensive care tailored to meet the needs of every patient. Explore our services: MonadnockCardiology.orgs

Presentation PDF

Videography by Jennifer Paone at The Production House

Learn more about Monadnock Community Hospital’s Health and Wellness Seminars

Watch more seminar videos: Health and Wellness Seminars at MCH Playlist

At Monadnock Community Hospital, we are dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of our community. This seminar is just one way we strive to elevate the health of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care.

Health and Wellness Seminars

Learn more about MCH’s Health and Wellness Seminars
Browse more informative seminar videos: Health and Wellness Seminars at MCH Playlist

Why Choose Monadnock Cardiology Associates?

Monadnock Cardiology Associates

454 Old Street Road, Suite #201

Peterborough, NH 03458

Phone: 603-924-4646

MonadnockCardiology.org

Posted on Mar.19.2025April 10, 2025

Video: Women’s Guide to Cardiovascular Wellness Seminar

Melissa French

Posted on Mar.13.2025April 7, 2025

Welcome New Medical Staff 2025

Melissa French

Posted on Feb.10.2025April 7, 2025

5 Tips to Improve Your Heart Health During Heart Health Month

Melissa French

Posted on Jan.8.2025April 2, 2025

Take Charge of Your Heart: Preventing Heart Disease in February

Melissa French

Posted on Nov.12.2024April 7, 2025

Join Us for Our Spring Health and Wellness Seminar Series: Knowledge for Better Health

Melissa French

Posted on Nov.10.2024April 7, 2025

Expanding Specialized Care: New Service Lines at Monadnock Community Hospital

Melissa French

Posted on Oct.4.2024February 27, 2025

Welcome Dr. Robert D. Spencer to Monadnock Community Hospital

Melissa French

Posted on Jul.31.2024February 27, 2025

In the News: Amid Cardiologist Shortage, MCH to Open Its Own Cardiology Department

Melissa French

Posted on May.15.2024April 7, 2025

Welcome New Medical Staff 2024

Melissa French

Posted on Feb.23.2024April 2, 2025

Video: Perspectives on Cardiac Health: Nourishing Your Heart Seminar

Melissa French

Posted on May.15.2023August 22, 2024

Heartfelt Stories – Cause for Celebration: Garry Peyton’s Story

Melissa French

Posted on Apr.15.2013August 22, 2024

Heartfelt Stories – Mark’s Journey to Heart Health and Recovery

Melissa French

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 39928 [post_author] => 9192204 [post_date] => 2025-03-19 17:49:56 [post_date_gmt] => 2025-03-19 21:49:56 [post_content] => [post_title] => Video: Women’s Guide to Cardiovascular Wellness Seminar [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => womens-cardiovascular-wellness-video-2025 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2025-04-10 14:56:30 [post_modified_gmt] => 2025-04-10 18:56:30 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/?p=39928 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

) [_page_sections_3_wysiwyg] => Array ( [0] => field_5a79c5dfc5cca ) [page_sections_3_width] => Array ( [0] => normal ) [_page_sections_3_width] => Array ( [0] => field_5af99fbbc9de1 ) [page_sections_4_section_title] => Array ( [0] => Why Heart Health for Women is Different ) [_page_sections_4_section_title] => Array ( [0] => field_5ada5134d3021 ) [page_sections_4_wysiwyg] => Array ( [0] =>

Heart disease affects men and women differently. While men often experience classic chest pain, women may have more subtle symptoms, such as:

Shortness of breath
Unexplained fatigue
Nausea or dizziness
Upper back or jaw pain
Discomfort in the arms or shoulders

Because these symptoms can be mistaken for anxiety, indigestion, or exhaustion, many women delay seeking medical care.

) [_page_sections_4_wysiwyg] => Array ( [0] => field_5a79c5dfc5cca ) [page_sections_4_width] => Array ( [0] => normal ) [_page_sections_4_width] => Array ( [0] => field_5af99fbbc9de1 ) [_yoast_wpseo_opengraph-title] => Array ( [0] => Dr. Vache Hambardzumyan : Monadnock Area Orthopedic Surgeon ) [_yoast_wpseo_opengraph-description] => Array ( [0] => Meet Dr. Vache Hambardzumyan, orthopedic surgeon at Monadnock Orthopaedic Associates, and learn about his expertise and approach. ) [_yoast_wpseo_twitter-title] => Array ( [0] => Dr. Vache Hambardzumyan : Monadnock Area Orthopedic Surgeon ) [_yoast_wpseo_twitter-description] => Array ( [0] => Meet Dr. Vache Hambardzumyan, orthopedic surgeon at Monadnock Orthopaedic Associates, and learn about his expertise and approach. ) [page_sections_2_section_title] => Array ( [0] => Women’s Guide to Cardiovascular Wellness ) [_page_sections_2_section_title] => Array ( [0] => field_5ada5134d3021 ) [page_sections_2_wysiwyg] => Array ( [0] => Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S.? Many women don’t recognize their symptoms until it’s too late. Understanding risk factors, warning signs, and prevention strategies can help you take control of your heart health and reduce your chances of cardiovascular disease.

) [_page_sections_2_wysiwyg] => Array ( [0] => field_5a79c5dfc5cca ) [page_sections_2_width] => Array ( [0] => normal ) [_page_sections_2_width] => Array ( [0] => field_5af99fbbc9de1 ) [page_sections_5_section_title] => Array ( [0] => Key Risk Factors for Women’s Heart Disease ) [_page_sections_5_section_title] => Array ( [0] => field_5ada5134d3021 ) [page_sections_5_wysiwyg] => Array ( [0] => Several factors put women at higher risk for cardiovascular disease, including:

Hormonal changes – Estrogen fluctuations, pregnancy complications, and menopause can increase heart disease risk.
High blood pressure & cholesterol – Undiagnosed or uncontrolled hypertension and high cholesterol contribute to heart problems.
Diabetes – Women with diabetes are more likely to develop heart disease than men with the same condition.
Stress & mental health – Anxiety and depression can have direct effects on heart health, raising blood pressure and inflammation.

) [_page_sections_5_wysiwyg] => Array ( [0] => field_5a79c5dfc5cca ) [page_sections_5_width] => Array ( [0] => normal ) [_page_sections_5_width] => Array ( [0] => field_5af99fbbc9de1 ) [page_sections_6_section_title] => Array ( [0] => Prevention Strategies: Taking Control of Your Heart Health ) [_page_sections_6_section_title] => Array ( [0] => field_5ada5134d3021 ) [page_sections_6_wysiwyg] => Array ( [0] => Taking proactive steps can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease. Here’s how:

Eat a heart-healthy diet – Focus on whole foods like fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats (e.g., Mediterranean diet).
Stay active – Aim for 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, such as brisk walking or swimming.
Monitor your numbers – Regularly check your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels.
Manage stress – Practice relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, or deep breathing to lower stress hormones.
Avoid smoking & limit alcohol – Both can increase the risk of heart disease and contribute to high blood pressure.

) [_page_sections_6_wysiwyg] => Array ( [0] => field_5a79c5dfc5cca ) [page_sections_6_width] => Array ( [0] => normal ) [_page_sections_6_width] => Array ( [0] => field_5af99fbbc9de1 ) [page_sections_7_section_title] => Array ( [0] => Why Women Are Less Likely to Get Proper Heart Care ) [_page_sections_7_section_title] => Array ( [0] => field_5ada5134d3021 ) [page_sections_7_wysiwyg] => Array ( [0] =>

The key to overcoming these disparities? Self-advocacy.

Know your symptoms.
Seek second opinions if necessary.
Request heart-specific tests, such as an electrocardiogram (ECG) or stress test.

) [_page_sections_7_wysiwyg] => Array ( [0] => field_5a79c5dfc5cca ) [page_sections_7_width] => Array ( [0] => normal ) [_page_sections_7_width] => Array ( [0] => field_5af99fbbc9de1 ) [page_sections_8_section_title] => Array ( [0] => Latest Advancements in Women’s Heart Health ) [_page_sections_8_section_title] => Array ( [0] => field_5ada5134d3021 ) [page_sections_8_wysiwyg] => Array ( [0] => Modern cardiology has made significant advancements in diagnosing and treating heart disease. Newer treatments include:

Coronary CT angiography – A non-invasive imaging test that detects blockages earlier than traditional stress tests.
Personalized medications – New therapies like PCSK9 inhibitors help lower cholesterol levels effectively.
Minimally invasive procedures – Advanced catheter-based interventions mean quicker recovery times for heart patients.

) [_page_sections_8_wysiwyg] => Array ( [0] => field_5a79c5dfc5cca ) [page_sections_8_width] => Array ( [0] => normal ) [_page_sections_8_width] => Array ( [0] => field_5af99fbbc9de1 ) [page_sections_10_section_title] => Array ( [0] => Watch the Seminar Video Now ) [_page_sections_10_section_title] => Array ( [0] => field_5ada5134d3021 ) [page_sections_10_wysiwyg] => Array ( [0] => Ready to learn more? Watch the full seminar video to gain valuable insights into the future of heart health and see how Dr. Spencer, Brooke O'Connor, FNP, and Monadnock Cardiology Associates are transforming lives through innovation and expertise: Watch Now. Monadnock Cardiology Associates offers comprehensive care tailored to meet the needs of every patient. Explore our services: MonadnockCardiology.orgs ) [_page_sections_10_wysiwyg] => Array ( [0] => field_5a79c5dfc5cca ) [page_sections_10_width] => Array ( [0] => normal ) [_page_sections_10_width] => Array ( [0] => field_5af99fbbc9de1 ) [page_sections_9_section_title] => Array ( [0] => Watch Our Heart Health Seminar with Dr. Robert Spencer & Brooke O'Connor ) [_page_sections_9_section_title] => Array ( [0] => field_5ada5134d3021 ) [page_sections_9_wysiwyg] => Array ( [0] =>

What You’ll Learn:

How to recognize early symptoms of heart disease
Simple lifestyle changes that improve heart health
The latest screening tests and treatment options for women
How to advocate for better cardiovascular care

Your heart health matters! Watch the full seminar online and take the first step toward a healthier future.

) [_page_sections_9_wysiwyg] => Array ( [0] => field_5a79c5dfc5cca ) [page_sections_9_width] => Array ( [0] => normal ) [_page_sections_9_width] => Array ( [0] => field_5af99fbbc9de1 ) [_yoast_wpseo_focuskw] => Array ( [0] => women’s heart health seminar ) [_yoast_wpseo_metadesc] => Array ( [0] => Learn how to recognize heart disease symptoms in women, prevent cardiovascular risks, and adopt heart-healthy habits in this expert-led guide from Monadnock Community Hospital. ) [_yoast_wpseo_linkdex] => Array ( [0] => 37 ) [page_sections_11_section_title] => Array ( [0] => ) [_page_sections_11_section_title] => Array ( [0] => field_5ada5134d3021 ) [page_sections_11_wysiwyg] => Array ( [0] =>

Presentation PDF ) [_page_sections_11_wysiwyg] => Array ( [0] => field_5a79c5dfc5cca ) [page_sections_11_width] => Array ( [0] => normal ) [_page_sections_11_width] => Array ( [0] => field_5af99fbbc9de1 ) [page_sections_16_section_title] => Array ( [0] => Why Choose Monadnock Cardiology Associates? ) [_page_sections_16_section_title] => Array ( [0] => field_5ada5134d3021 ) [page_sections_16_wysiwyg] => Array ( [0] =>

Your heart health deserves expert care close to home. At Monadnock Cardiology Associates, our board-certified specialists provide comprehensive, patient-centered care tailored to your unique needs. From preventive screenings to advanced treatment for heart disease, we offer cutting-edge diagnostics and personalized treatment plans designed to keep your heart strong. As part of Monadnock Community Hospital, we prioritize compassionate care, seamless coordination with your primary provider, and a commitment to helping you live a heart-healthy life. Trust us to be your partner in cardiovascular wellness. ) [_page_sections_16_wysiwyg] => Array ( [0] => field_5a79c5dfc5cca ) [page_sections_16_width] => Array ( [0] => normal ) [_page_sections_16_width] => Array ( [0] => field_5af99fbbc9de1 ) [page_sections_12_section_title] => Array ( [0] => ) [_page_sections_12_section_title] => Array ( [0] => field_5ada5134d3021 ) [page_sections_12_wysiwyg] => Array ( [0] =>

Videography by Jennifer Paone at The Production House Learn more about Monadnock Community Hospital’s Health and Wellness Seminars Watch more seminar videos: Health and Wellness Seminars at MCH Playlist At Monadnock Community Hospital, we are dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of our community. This seminar is just one way we strive to elevate the health of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care. ) [_page_sections_12_wysiwyg] => Array ( [0] => field_5a79c5dfc5cca ) [page_sections_12_width] => Array ( [0] => normal ) [_page_sections_12_width] => Array ( [0] => field_5af99fbbc9de1 ) [page_sections_14_section_title] => Array ( [0] => Health and Wellness Seminars ) [_page_sections_14_section_title] => Array ( [0] => field_5ada5134d3021 ) [page_sections_14_wysiwyg] => Array ( [0] => Learn more about MCH’s Health and Wellness Seminars Browse more informative seminar videos: Health and Wellness Seminars at MCH Playlist

) [_page_sections_14_wysiwyg] => Array ( [0] => field_5a79c5dfc5cca ) [page_sections_14_width] => Array ( [0] => normal ) [_page_sections_14_width] => Array ( [0] => field_5af99fbbc9de1 ) [page_sections_17_section_title] => Array ( [0] => Monadnock Cardiology Associates ) [_page_sections_17_section_title] => Array ( [0] => field_5ada5134d3021 ) [page_sections_17_wysiwyg] => Array ( [0] => 454 Old Street Road, Suite #201 Peterborough, NH 03458 Phone: 603-924-4646 MonadnockCardiology.org ) [_page_sections_17_wysiwyg] => Array ( [0] => field_5a79c5dfc5cca ) [page_sections_17_width] => Array ( [0] => normal ) [_page_sections_17_width] => Array ( [0] => field_5af99fbbc9de1 ) [page_sections_19_section_title] => Array ( [0] => ) [_page_sections_19_section_title] => Array ( [0] => field_5a79c51c87bb0 ) [page_sections_19_section_text] => Array ( [0] => ) [_page_sections_19_section_text] => Array ( [0] => field_5ad4c99e98b3b ) [page_sections_19_posts_selection] => Array ( [0] => auto_taxonomy_terms ) [_page_sections_19_posts_selection] => Array ( [0] => field_5e99c1d934e7f ) [page_sections_19_post_type] => Array ( [0] => post ) [_page_sections_19_post_type] => Array ( [0] => field_5e99c7a534e80 ) [page_sections_19_taxonomy] => Array ( [0] => tag ) [_page_sections_19_taxonomy] => Array ( [0] => field_5e99c7e134e82 ) [page_sections_19_terms] => Array ( [0] => heart, monadnock cardiology associates, seminar-video-spencer, dr spencer ) [_page_sections_19_terms] => Array ( [0] => field_5e99c82334e83 ) [page_sections_19_posts_limit] => Array ( [0] => 30 ) [_page_sections_19_posts_limit] => Array ( [0] => field_5e99c85934e84 ) )