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Health Matters: Heart Disease in Women

The numbers are alarming. Studies show heart disease is responsible for killing more than 100,000 women each year. “It’s the number one cause of death in women, even more so than breast cancer,” said Dr. Anthony McFarlane, a Lee Health cardiologist. Heart disease is a general term that includes arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, blockages, and coronary artery disease. “A woman can live with heart disease and men too, for many years and not know it because it can be a very slow and progressive disease,” said Dr. McFarlane. Understanding and recognizing the early signs of heart disease...

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