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Monday, October, 26, 2009

Warning Signs Of Heart Attack In Women

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Heart Attack Symptoms in Women

By Dr. Larry Weinrauch Health Expert

For years we have been taught the warning signs of a heart attack and what we are now learning is that these are great for men. Will someone do an article about how women's symptoms are very different and often overlooked by doctors?

 

This is an excellent and very current question that has not been well studied, although there has been much talk about the subject for years. From a historical perspective it is our society’s fault. The societal fault is complex.

 

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