Richard L. Page, MD, FHRS on Women’s Heart Health
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On February 18, 2010, Heart Rhythm Society President, Richard L. Page, MD, FHRS, was interviewed by Derrick M. DeSilva Jr., MD, host of HealthRadio's "Ask Dr. DeSilva" show.
Dr. Page discussed the multicenter research published in the February edition of the HeartRhythm Journal that revealed female patients failed ablation procedures at a higher rate than males, while males undergo catheter ablation for the treatment of atrial fibrillation five times as often as females and typically with significantly fewer complications. Listen to the Women's Heart Health: Recent Study and Tips on Prevention interview »
Read the Society's press release: New Study Uncovers Gender Disparity in Ablation Treatment and Outcomes for Atrial Fibrillation »
Dr. Page was previously a guest on another HealthRadio show, Health Radio with Melanie Coles in October 2009. Commemorating October's designation as National Sudden Cardiac Awareness Month, the discussion focused on the topic "Sudden Cardiac Arrest: Know the Warning Signs!" Listen now »
