Someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 1 in 5 heart attacks are silent, which means the damage is done, but the person is unaware of it. In women, heart disease is the leading health risk, yet it is overlooked. Dr. Dmitry Yaranov, a leading heart transplant cardiologist based in Memphis, US, has explained some important facts about heart attacks that every woman must know. “Your heart deserves just as much care as the rest of you,” he said. Here are 8 facts about heart attacks every woman must know.

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