Dr. Judith Lichtman

Surveys show young women are often unaware of their risk for a heart attack and are much less likely to go to the emergency room when one occurs.

Young women are at relatively low risk of heart attacks, but when they have one, a much greater proportion die than among men of the same age. Surveys show young women are often unaware of their risk and are much less likely to go to the emergency room when a heart attack occurs. Experts discuss reasons and possible remedies.