Beverly Hills cardiologist Arash Bereliani, MD, FACC, has released a new book titled 'What About Her Heart,' focused on the distinct presentation of cardiovascular disease in women. Published through the Beverly Hills Institute for Cardiology & Preventive Medicine, the book is now available on Amazon and targets a documented public understanding gap regarding female heart attack signs, which often differ from the classic symptoms associated with male patients.
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death among women in the United States, yet research consistently shows that women are less likely than men to recognize their own cardiac symptoms or receive a timely diagnosis. Dr. Bereliani, a board-certified cardiologist and Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, wrote 'What About Her Heart' to translate clinical insights into accessible language for a general audience. The book covers the full spectrum of cardiovascular risk in women, from early warning signs that are frequently overlooked or misattributed to more serious conditions such as congestive heart failure, which affects women as a distinct patient population.
Rather than relying on the classic chest-clutching, left-arm-pain narrative, the book examines how women often present with pressure, nausea, jaw discomfort, fatigue, and shortness of breath—symptoms that do not always prompt an immediate emergency response. 'What About Her Heart' is structured to serve women seeking to understand their own cardiac risk, as well as family members and caregivers. Dr. Bereliani draws on his clinical background to explain how hormonal changes across a woman's lifespan—including pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause—interact with cardiovascular health and elevate risk in ways that remain underappreciated in routine medical settings.
The book also addresses women heart attack warning signs that research suggests are underreported during emergency presentations, including atypical discomfort patterns that can contribute to delayed treatment. A dedicated section examines congestive heart failure as experienced by women, highlighting differences in progression and treatment response compared to men. 'Women account for nearly half of all heart disease deaths in the U.S. each year, yet the majority of cardiovascular research published before 2000 was conducted primarily on male subjects,' said Dr. Bereliani. 'This book exists because a woman sitting in a waiting room or talking to her daughter deserves access to the same level of detail I would give a patient in my office.'
'What About Her Heart' is available now on Amazon in ebook format. The publication arrives as cardiologists and patient advocacy organizations increase calls for public education efforts directed specifically at women, particularly in communities where access to specialist care remains limited. Dr. Bereliani has practiced interventional and preventive cardiology in Beverly Hills for more than two decades and has contributed to patient education initiatives centered on cardiovascular risk reduction. The release of this book extends that work outside the clinical setting into a format designed for wider public access. More information about the author and his practice can be found at https://www.berelianimd.com.
