Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Gynecologists urged to screen for heart disease

Gynecologists urged to screen for heart disease
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Screening women for heart disease at obstetrics and gynecology clinics may detect cardiovascular risk and head off heart problems for women who do not see a primary care physician, researchers said. Many women do not have a primary care physician but seek out basic OB/GYN services, the researchers said. Women often are undertreated or unaware of risk factors for heart disease, yet it is the leading cause of death among women in the United States. ...
Source: news.yahoo.com

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