NYTimes: Why Heart Disease in Women is so Often Missed or Dismissed Flashcards
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American Heart Association (AHA)
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Non-profit organization that conducts cardiovascular research as well as educate the population about heart health.
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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
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A test to assess electrical activity of the heart.
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Women’s Heart Alliance
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A group dedicated to raising awareness about women’s heart health.
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Clinical trials
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Research studies with human participants.
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Summary
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Researchers have found that women often hesitate to get help because they tend to have more subtle heart attack symptoms than men. But even when they do go to the hospital, health care providers are more likely to downplay their symptoms or delay treating them
