06/03/2026
Celebrating International Women’s Day and Improving Heart Care for Women
International Women’s Day on Sunday 8th March we are celebrating the extraordinary achievements of women across society, including the many women working throughout healthcare who care for patients, lead services, and drive innovation every day.
It is also an important opportunity to recognise areas where healthcare must continue to improve, including inequalities in cardiovascular care for women.
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death for women in the UK, yet research shows women can experience longer delays between their first medical consultation for possible coronary disease and definitive cardiac investigation compared with men.
Improving awareness of these differences is essential to ensuring that women receive the same timely diagnosis and evidence-based care as men.
If you are experiencing ongoing symptoms that concern you, or would like to discuss your heart health, our team of highly experienced cardiologists is here to help.
Early assessment can make a real difference - you can contact the Cambridge Heart Clinic through our website to arrange a consultation with one of our specialists.
Important: Our clinic is not an emergency service. If you are experiencing symptoms that may suggest a heart attack, you should call 999 immediately.
Sources:
Heart attack symptoms in women (BHF)
https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/heart-attack/signs-and-symptoms-of-heart-attacks-in-women
Women and heart disease overview (BHF)
https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/support/women-with-a-heart-condition/women-and-heart-disease
Research on inequalities in heart attack diagnosis and treatment
https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/our-research/research-successes/risk-factors/women-and-heart-attacks
Are heart attack symptoms different in men and women? (BHF explainer) https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/medical/ask-the-experts/are-heart-attack-symptoms-different-for-men-and-women
NHS Conditions: Heart Attack
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heart-attack/