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Dr. Judith Reichman and Dr. Mehmet Oz
According to Dr. Judith Reichman and Dr. Mehmet Oz, many women and doctors do not recognize the symptoms of heart disease because they are completely different from those of men.


Common Warning Signs of Heart Disease for Women
  • Nausea
  • Indigestion
  • Back pain
  • Pain that spreads to shoulders, neck, arms or jaw
  • Dizziness
  • Unexplained fatigue
  • Chest discomfort
You Are More at Risk if the Following Apply to You:
  • High blood pressure
  • Smoking habit (triples your chances of having a heart attack before the age of 40)
  • High cholesterol
  • Family history of heart disease
  • Diabetes
Published on January 01, 2006

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