We are all aware of the vast differences between men and women, and according to a collection of studies over the past 10 years, the differences do not stop with heart disease and it’s symptoms.  Men are more likely to have the “Hollywood” style heart attack that is commonly depicted in TV and movies, whereas women are more likely to have chest pressure, indigestion, and shortness of breath.  Also, women are more likely to have ischemia which will not show up on an angiogram.  Heart disease kills more women than men per year, so it is very important for women to catch heart disease early.

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What are your thoughts on the differences between women and men when it comes to heart disease?

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