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Aspirin Can Help Women's Hearts, But Be Cautious
The battle of the sexes may even extend to aspirin: A new meta-analysis, or "study of studies," finds the cardio-protective medication benefits men differently than it does women, according to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
Vessel Blockage in Women Differs from Men
Standard diagnostic testing can miss the warning signs of heart disease in women, according to a report in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Women With Chest Pain Gain Insight With New Test
A new, noninvasive test points out those women whose hearts are deprived of oxygen -even when standard tests show no coronary artery disease.
Are You at Risk for Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)?
Learning to recognize your risk factors for heart disease is the first step in taking action to reduce your risk of having a cardiac event, like a heart attack.
New Guidelines For Heart Disease Prevention In Women
The American Heart Association recently announced new guidelines for preventing heart disease and stroke in women based on a woman’s individual cardiovascular health.
Unusual Fatigue May Be Sign Of Heart Attack In Women
Researchers find early symptoms could warn women before heart attack happens.
Women Face Challenges In Controlling Hypertension
Some women need more medications than men.
An Appointment With...UAB Cardiologist Alan Gertler, M.D.
Sherri Mills, a healthy active woman in her 50's who travels each year to Kenya, Africa to oversee a children's charity, didn't want to let her heart disease slow her down.
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