Here’s a quick question — who, do you think, is more prone to heart problems? The usual answer is men. “But the right answer is actually women,” says Dr. Sivakadaksham, Consultant Cardiologist. “Women live longer, so at any given point of time, more women suffer from heart disease. The only difference is, heart problems occur 8 to 10 years later in women than they do in men.” Cardiovascular disease, he says, is a leading cause of death among women, and this is regardless of race or ethnicity. Women receive protection from the hormone oestrogen as long as they menstruate, which is why a post-menopausal woman, who complains of chest pain needs to be...
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