Dr. Nieca Goldberg is a cardiologist and a nationally recognized pioneer in women’s heart health. Her New York City practice Total Heart Care focuses primarily on caring for women. Dr. Goldberg is Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine and Medical Director of NYU Women’s Heart Program, the Co-Medical Director of the 92nd Street Y’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Center, a national spokesperson for the American Heart Association’s “Go Red” campaign – an association for which she has volunteered for over 15 years and been a board member in NYC. She was formerly the Chief of Women’s Cardiac Care at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. A graduate of Barnard College and SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, she completed her medical residency at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center and a cardiology fellowship at SUNY Downstate.
View Dr. Goldberg's Books:
Dr. Nieca Goldberg's Complete Guide to Women's Health
The Women's Healthy Heart Program: Lifesaving Strategies for Preventing and Healing Heart Disease
Women Are Not Small Men: Life-Saving Strategies for Preventing and Healing Heart Disease in Women
Dr. Goldberg introduces herself and explains that while she was taught in medical school only men have heart disease, it is now known that women are just as susceptible.
February 1, 2010 - 12:00pm
Dr. Goldberg shares what medical professionals have learned in the last five years about women and heart attacks.
November 5, 2009 - 12:13pm
Cardiologist Dr. Goldberg shares why she wrote a book on women's health and not just on women's hearts.
January 26, 2009 - 9:45am
Dr. Goldberg explains the best way a woman can advocate for her heart health at her doctor's office.
January 26, 2009 - 9:41am
Dr. Goldberg explains what it means to treat the whole woman, not just her heart.
January 26, 2009 - 9:37am
Dr. Goldberg shares the most effective supplements and treatments to help a woman's heart.
January 26, 2009 - 9:33am
Dr. Goldberg share the causes of a pulmonary embolism in women.
January 23, 2009 - 4:38pm
Dr. Goldberg explains what a pulmonary embolism is and what the symptoms include for women.
January 23, 2009 - 4:35pm
Dr. Goldberg explains what atherosclerosis is and if it can put a woman at risk for a heart attack.
January 23, 2009 - 4:32pm
Dr. Goldberg shares if postmenopausal hormone therapy is likely to harm a woman's heart.
January 23, 2009 - 4:28pm
Dr. Goldberg shares how heart disease is diagnosed and what the major risk factors for heart disease include.
January 23, 2009 - 4:21pm
Dr. Goldberg explains how a heart attack in a woman is different from a heart attack in a man.
January 23, 2009 - 4:17pm
Dr. Goldberg explains if women are more difficult for doctors to care for.
January 23, 2009 - 4:13pm
Dr. Goldberg explains when women should see a cardiologist and have their hearts checked on.
January 23, 2009 - 4:10pm
Dr. Goldberg explains if exercise and diet will help prevent heart disease in women.
January 23, 2009 - 4:05pm
Dr. Goldberg shares the most common symptoms seen in women indicating they have heart disease.
January 23, 2009 - 3:58pm
Dr. Goldberg shares why some doctors have a difficult time conceptualizing heart disease in women and describes some common heart disease symptoms.
January 23, 2009 - 3:52pm
EmpowHer:
Doctor, you just mentioned LDL or the bad cholesterol, let’s discuss the C-reactive protein. I understand that LDL is the bad cholesterol but how does C-reactive protein fit into the ...
January 22, 2008 - 6:48pm
EmpowHer:
How does the natural estrogen protect the heart of a woman 40 years or younger and what are the benefits of natural estrogen as opposed to, let’s say other replacements?
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January 22, 2008 - 6:45pm
Dr. Nieca Goldberg:
Cardiovascular disease is the leading killer of women in our country and 90 percent of the risk for heart disease in women is preventable. What I want all of the women I ...
January 22, 2008 - 6:42pm
EmpowHer:
Did you know that one out of every 2.6 women will die from heart disease? It is the single greatest health risk to women more than stroke and all of the cancers combined and that’s why ...
January 22, 2008 - 6:37pm
EmpowHer:
Most know that insulin is a hormone released by the pancreas that helps regulate our blood sugar levels, the storage of our calories and can increase the storage of our fat.
I am ...
January 22, 2008 - 6:31pm
EmpowHer:
What is the Women’s Health Initiative?
Dr. Nieca Goldberg
Sure, five years ago, results of the very important Women’s Health Initiative were released. ...
January 22, 2008 - 6:28pm
