On today’s WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Dr. Nishtha Sareen, Medical Director at the Women’s Clinic at Ascension Saint Thomas Heart, for a vital conversation about heart health—especially as it relates to women. Dr. Sareen sheds light on Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), a commonly misdiagnosed condition that some providers see incorrectly as depression or anxiety. POTS affects many women aged 15 to 50, although it can also be diagnosed in men. Listeners will learn how POTS impacts quality of life, what symptoms to watch for, and why early diagnosis matters.

The episode also takes a closer look at the sobering heart disease statistics recently released by the CDC. Tennessee continues to rank sixth in the nation for heart-related deaths, with over 218 lives lost per 100,000 residents each year. What does this mean for residents in the Southeast, and what can be done? Tune in to find out.

Dr. Nishtha Sareen primarily treats patients at Ascension Saint Thomas Heart Midtown in Nashville. Her office can be reached at 615-329-5144.