What If It's Not Just Stress? Women's Heart Health with Dr. Sindhu Koshy

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women, yet many don’t focus on heart health until something is wrong. In this episode of the Inspired Mom MD podcast, we welcome Dr. Sindhu Koshy, a board-certified cardiologist with over 20 years of experience and Menopause Society certification, to discuss women-specific cardiovascular risks and why midlife matters. Dr. Koshy shares how pregnancy complications like pre-eclampsia, gestational hypertension, and gestational diabetes can predict future cardiac events, often within 10 years, and how early or surgical menopause increases risk. She explains how women’s heart attack symptoms are often subtle, including epigastric pressure, back/shoulder discomfort, extreme fatigue, and shortness of breath, and encourages women to trust their intuition, seek ER evaluation for concerning “belly button and up” symptoms, and prioritize prevention by knowing their numbers, trends, and family history. 00:00 Why Women Miss Heart Risk 00:29 Meet Dr Sindhu Koshi 01:34 Her Path to Cardiology 02:57 Menopause and Heart Clues 05:16 Hidden Risk Factors 06:03 Pregnancy as Stress Test 08:59 Why Screening Gets Missed 10:53 Heart Attack Symptoms in Women 15:20 When to Go to the ER 19:39 Know Your Numbers 22:04 Reasons for Hope 23:37 Final Takeaways and Where to Find Her Reach out to Dr. Koshy at Instagram: @skoshymd —————————————————————————————————————————— 📲Visit my website and schedule a free consultation! https://inspiredmommds.com 🔎Find me on LinkedIn!   / cindy-van-praag   📑Download a copy of my 4 Steps To Take Back Control Guide. https://inspiredmommds.com/4steps/ ✨Please like and follow for more tips and inspiration! Cindy Van Praag, MD -- I help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home. #womeninmedicine #physicianwellness #physicianburnout #doctorlife #burnoutrecovery #WomensHeartHealth #WomensHeartRisk #StressManagement #Menopause #WomenSpecificCardiovascularRisks #PregnancyComplications #DoctorMoms