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Hormone Replacment Therapy
The decision to stop one component of the Women's Health Initiative has brought us an important step closer to answering vital questions about hormone replacement therapy, which is used by nearly 40% of postmenopausal women in this country to relieve symptoms of menopause.
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Unclogging Advances Heart Care
Less than five years ago, many of the 17 million American suffering from clogged arteries, just lived with it. Others suffered serious health consequences or underwent major surgery.
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Women's Issues

Many women try to deny what is happening, believing they can't be having a heart attack. They may try to wait and see if the symptoms go away, delaying treatment and putting their lives in danger.

Don't make this mistake. A heart attack can strike anyone, of any age. Make sure your friends, coworkers and family know the warning signs and tell them to make sure you get help immediately.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among American women, and kills hundreds of thousands each year.

Women's Symptoms
Women often experience these warning signs.
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Heart disease and HRT
Columbia St. Mary's and Advanced Healthcare urge patients to consider this new Women's Health Initiative (WHI) information carefully and speak with their physician about whether HRT is right for them.
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