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Do women get heart attacks at younger ages than men?

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Dr. Sergio Schabelman answered

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Less than men: Less than men when young but they catch up after menopause. Also, heart attacks are missed more in women because they may have more atypical symptoms or more stoic personalties than men.

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Answered 4/17/2015

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