Why Do Women Experience Aortic Disease Differently?

21/04/2025

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Episode Synopsis

Sasha Still, M.D., explains how delayed diagnosis of aortic disease among women — who often present later and experience atypical symptoms — contributes to more complications and a higher mortality rate. She also discusses what clinicians can do to improve diagnosis, monitoring, and surgical decision-making.