Regarding females and cardiac compromise, which of the following statements would you agree with?
A) "Unfortunately, the death rate for females suffering a heart attack is higher than for males."
B) "Although the risk of MI decreases with age, females should take daily aspirin as they get older."
C) "Most females, unless they are diabetic, will suffer from chest discomfort as opposed to pain when having an MI."
D) "Most females have right-sided chest pain and no dyspnea or palpitations when having an MI."
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