Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death and disability in women and the numbers are rising. But by understanding more about the causes and impacts of cardiovascular disease, you can take steps to reduce your risk. Today we are welcoming award-winning cardiologist and electrophysiologist Dr Aaisha Opel to the show. Dr Opel has a particular interest in women’s heart health and joins us to share all we need to know about looking after our hearts during and after menopause.  In this episode they discuss: How menopause affects heart health The most common heart issues that arise during or after menopause What symptoms should women look out for that might indicate a heart problem during menopause How women can differentiate between symptoms of menopause and potential heart disease The best things we can do to reduce our risk Dr Opel can be found here: https://onewelbeck.com/consultants/dr-aaisha-opel/ Are you interested in the menopause screening package or have other women’s health concerns? Look no further than OneWelbeck Women’s Health. This leading one-stop shop brings together London’s top gynaecologists, obstetricians, and breast specialists to provide comprehensive care. Designed like a peaceful urban garden, the clinic offers a comfortable and private environment. To learn more or book an appointment, visit their website at:  https://onewelbeck.com/womens-health/?utm_source=self_care_club&utm_medium=postcast&utm_campaign=oct_2024  or call: 0208 015 3766  If you liked this episode and want to be part of the club, come follow us on all our socials:  To Listen To Our Brand New Podcast 40ISH - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/40ish/id1757876983 To order our book “HAVE YOU TRIED THIS?” click here  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Have-You-Tried-This-Only/dp/1801293139/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1O7EA4ZF1O5CS&keywords=have+you+tried+this&qid=1699449028&sprefix=have+you+tried+%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-2 For Our Exclusive Merch - https://self-care-club.myspreadshop.co.uk/ Join Our Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1115099072702743/?ref=share_group_link Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/selfcareclubpod/ YouTube https://youtube.com/c/SelfCareClub TikTok https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLnXyS1S/ Email [email protected]  Website www.theselfcareclub.co.uk Studio production by @launchpodstudios Music by purpleplanet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices