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The heart disease charity Croi has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms of heart attacks amongst women.

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Some symptoms, like chest pain, shortness of breath and feeling ... whether the drug combo should be given to patients at high risk of heart attack or stroke immediately. Study co-author Peter ...

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