Written by Moira McCarthy on February 22, 2021 Fact checked by Jennifer Chesak
According to a new study, women who have a female cardiologist may have better treatment outcomes than those who see a male doctor. Luis Alvarez/Getty Images
A new study concludes that women with heart health issues get better treatment if they’re seen by a female cardiologist.
Experts say female doctors simply understand female patients better than men do.
They say it’s important to improve medical training for both male and female cardiology students.
When it comes to long-term outcomes in heart health, the gender of your cardiologist may play a role in how well things go.