Don't Miss a Beat
At Mercy's 2011 Care Begins with Me, Interventional Cardiologist Michael Kirchner, MD, led the Care Chat Don't Miss a Beat.
During the discussion, Dr. Kirchner talked about the unique heart attack symptoms women experience and how you can reduce your risk.
Did you know...
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Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of women, regardless of race. It is more fatal than all forms of cancer combined and claims the lives of nearly 350,000 women every year
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Women are more likely to have less obvious heart attack symptoms, such as shoulder pain, nausea, vomiting and heart flutters
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Michael Kirchner, MD
Interventional Cardiologist |
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