Keeping the Nation's Heroes Heart Strong

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Cardiovascular disease takes more lives of women than all of the cancers combined. Dr. Gomes discusses the early warning signs and symptoms for women with a focus on our military personnel.

 

For more information, you can read this article, from the American Heart Association. 

 

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