Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S. While women usually develop coronary artery disease ten to fifteen years later than men, they are more likely to die after a heart attack. Younger women with heart disease often do not have the same symptoms as men and are less likely to be diagnosed correctly. The good news? Women's heart disease is usually preventable and studies show that women who receive early, aggressive treatment do as well or better than men. Scan these resources for more information and reduce your risk of developing heart disease.
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