02/27/2026
We asked Dr. Mok, a ThedaCare cardiothoracic surgeon, a series of important questions about how heart attacks can look different for women and men.
• Heart attack symptoms can show up differently.
• Women are often misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all because symptoms do not always look “typical.”
• And most importantly, what every woman should know about caring for her heart.
As Dr. Mok shared, it starts with listening to your body. Take symptoms seriously when something feels off. You do not have to wait until everyone else is taken care of first.
As Heart Month comes to a close, let it serve as a reminder that heart health matters all year long and so do you. Wondering how your heart is doing or want to better understand your risk for heart disease?
Schedule an appointment with ThedaCare today.
