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Atypical myocardial infarction

Atypical myocardial infarction

While Jane*, a 47-year-old woman with no significant medical history, visits her neighbor, Helen, in the hospital, Helen notes that Jane appears pale. Jane says that she hasn’t…

Atypical presentation of myocardial infarction

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in women, but it’s often under-recognized because of atypical symptoms.  Women may experience vague symptoms that are inconsistent with what’s…

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection

Nurses should have a high level of suspicion for spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) when patients, especially young women, present with chest pain and other acute coronary syndrome…
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Strategies for preventing another MI

According to the American Heart Association, each year an estimated 635,000 Americans have a new myocardial infarction (MI) and an estimated 300,000 of them have a recurrent attack.…
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Women and cardiovascular disease

Understand women’s unique risks and symptoms to ensure early identification and treatment of CVD. Takeaways: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of mortality in women; women of…

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