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Women & Heart Disease
Did you know that more women lose their life to cardiovascular disease than to all
cancers combined? Or that your risk of heart attack increases significantly after
menopause? As a woman, there are many specific things you need to know concerning
the
myths,
prevention and treatment of heart disease.
To learn more, see the topics
below, and check this area frequently for the latest information.
From the Front Lines
As new information on women's heart care becomes available, we'll bring it to you
here, along with additional insights and information from Dr. Holly Novak. As the
current medical director of the Cardiac Rehab Center at the Center for Living and
founding director of the Women's Health Program at Prairie Heart Institute at St.
John's Hospital, Dr. Novak offers a critical perspective on this vital health topic.
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A clinical cardiologist with Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants, Dr. Novak's work
has been widely praised. In 2002, she received the 2002 Governor's Commendation
Award from the Illinois Chapter of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for
her role in developing a rural health initiative for Illinois. In addition to this
distinction, Dr. Novak is currently a member of the ACC's National Prevention Committee,
where she stays in touch with the latest information affecting preventative care.
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