Heart Health
Overcoming heart health obstacles
What do cardiologists tell their male patients about managing heart disease? Two Harvard experts share their experiences.
- Reviewed by Howard E. LeWine, MD, Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing
Prevention is the best medicine, but many men wait for a problem to arise before seeking help. For heart disease — the No. 1 cause of death among men — it could be runaway blood pressure, escalating cholesterol levels, or even a heart attack.
Even when faced with the reality of heart disease, men often encounter obstacles that keep them from managing their condition or lowering their risk. What can they do?
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About the Author
Matthew Solan, Executive Editor, Harvard Men's Health Watch
About the Reviewer
Howard E. LeWine, MD, Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing
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