Regarding women and cardiac compromise, with which of these statements would you agree?
A) "The death rate for women suffering a heart attack is higher than that for men."
B) "Although the risk of MI decreases with age, women should take daily aspirin as they get older."
C) "Most women, unless they are diabetic, will suffer from chest discomfort as opposed to pain when having an MI."
D) "Most women have right-sided chest pain without dyspnea or palpitations when having an MI."
A) "The death rate for women suffering a heart attack is higher than that for men."
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