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Ginkgo biloba, a popular herbal supplement, doesn’t prevent cardiovascular death or major events such as stroke and heart attack in people 75 and older, a new study says.
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Symptoms of Heart Disease
Coronary artery disease, heart attack -- each type of heart disease has different symptoms, although many heart problems have similar warning signs. The symptoms you experience depend on the type and severity of your heart condition. Learn to recognize your symptoms and the situations that cause them. Call your doctor if you begin to have new symptoms or if they become more frequent or severe.
Symptoms of Coronary Artery Disease
The most common symptom of coronary artery disease is angina, or chest pain. Angina can be described as a discomfort, heaviness, pressure, aching, burning, fullness, squeezing, or painful feeling in your chest. It can be mistaken for indigestion or heartburn. Angina is usually felt in the chest, but may also be felt in the shoulders, arms, neck, throat, jaw, or back.
Being overweight is a heart disease risk factor, but there may be something more women of all shapes and sizes should worry about.
Detecting Women's Heart Disease
