Barbra Streisand's crusade for better heart health - 'Demand the best possible care'
Heart disease is the number one killer of women," Streisand stated. "I was shocked to learn that more women are dying from cardiovascular disease than from all cancers combined, and aren't receiving the same attention in diagnosis and treatment as men. " On August 24, 2022, Streisand Tweeted: "Why isn't follow-up care as important for women as it is for men?"Are women even advised about cardiac rehabilitation? We must demand to receive the best possible care after a #HeartAttack - we deserve it!"Cardiovascular disease can be sectioned into four main types:The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned there are "no symptoms of the underlying disease of the blood vessels".