Human Growth and Development / Unit 13 HGD 1836 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Cardiovascular Disease
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The idea
Cardiovascular risks include hypertension, LDL cholesterol, which builds up in artery walls, and triglycerides; HDL is the "good" cholesterol carrier.
In practice
Men having more cardiovascular events, while women stay longer in hospital and are readmitted more often after heart attacks.
Where people slip
The misconception is that women's heart attacks don't involve chest pain; chest pain is the most common symptom for women too.
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