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Heart Health Tech: Why Women Are Left Out

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

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The Issue

Unnoticed Problems: Heart problems in women frequently go unnoticed.
Design Flaws: Doctors and tools often don't consider the unique needs of women.
Differences in Symptoms: Heart disease manifests differently in women than in men.

Digital Health Tools Fall Short

Study Findings: A recent study reviewed 20 heart health apps and 22 wearables.
Lack of Features: Only a few included features specific to women, such as:
Tracking menstrual cycles
Considering changes during pregnancy
Accounting for menopause
One-Size-Fits-All Approach: Most tools are not designed with women's unique needs in mind.

Root Causes

Exclusion from Research: Women have been left out of medical research for a long time.
Lack of Understanding: This has led to a poor understanding of how heart disease affects women.
Health Inequities: Women deserve tools that understand their bodies and unique risks.

Call to Action

Need for Change: Health tech companies must listen to women and create tools that work for them.
Bridging the Gap: Only then can we bridge the gap in heart health care.

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