A Silent Threat to Women’s Hearts That Many Don't Recognize
Many women are in the dark about the insidious blockage of blood flow to the heart called coronary artery disease.
By Jennifer J. Brown, PhD
HIGHLIGHTS
Heart disease kills more American women each year than all types of cancer combined.
Subtle symptoms of heart disease in women are often overlooked.
Heart tests can uncover blocked arteries to help prevent a heart attack or stroke.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Americans, killing more women and men each year than all types of cancer combined. The latest data from the American Heart Association (AHA) indicates that cardiovascular disease causes one death every minute among U.S. women, or 398,035 deaths yearly.
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