I hate to start with the staggering statistics that heart disease affects about 44 million U.S. women. But I am. According to the American Heart Association, women are two times more likely to die than men within the first few weeks of a heart attack. I want to dive into Women’s Heart Health: What you need to know.

It’s possible to survive a cardiac event. Knowing the signs and responding with fast action can make all the difference between life, death, and survival. Some research says subtle symptoms show up one month before the actual heart event. Know your body.
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