Which Statement Is True About Sex Differences in Heart Attack

question 128

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about sex differences in heart attack symptoms and treatments?

• A) Doctors often view a heart attack as a "female problem" and overlook symptoms in men.
• B) Rather than chest pain, many women experience extreme fatigue and symptoms often mistaken for a panic attack.
• C) Men are less likely than women to recognize heart attack symptoms and, therefore, often delay in seeking help.
• D) Men are less likely than women to be offered costly, invasive therapies, such as angioplasty and bypass surgery.

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