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2.13.20
| Care and Conditions

Women and Heart Disease: Broken Heart Syndrome

While 'broken heart syndrome' may sound like the theme of a romance novel, it's a very real health condition that mostly affects women. In fact, more than 90 percent of reported cases occur in women ages 58 to 75. 

Also called takotsubo cardiomyopathy or stress cardiomyopathy, broken heart syndrome is...

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10.30.25
| Care and Conditions, Heart

Be Still My Heart: How Heart Attacks Look Different for Women

Heart attack signs in women can be subtle. Learn what to watch for and why acting fast matters. Your health is worth the attention. Get the details.
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Woman sitting on a couch holding left shoulder wondering if her pain could mean a heart attack

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