RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Women and Cardiovascular Disease JF North Carolina Medical Journal JO N C Med J FD North Carolina Institute of Medicine SP 406 OP 409 DO 10.18043/ncm.77.6.406 VO 77 IS 6 A1 Miller, Paula YR 2016 UL http://www.ncmedicaljournal.com/content/77/6/406.abstract AB Cardiovascular disease impacts everybody and places significant burdens on the health care system. Educating women on their risks and how to reduce these risks will not only make women more aware but will help to improve lives and reduce health care costs. This commentary will review heart disease in women and what women can do to improve their cardiovascular health.