Which statement is true about sex differences in heart attack symptoms and treatments?
A) Doctors often view a heart attack as a "female problem" and overlook symptoms in men.
B) Rather than chest pain, many women experience extreme fatigue and symptoms often mistaken for a panic attack.
C) Men are less likely than women to recognize heart attack symptoms and, therefore, often delay in seeking help.
D) Men are less likely than women to be offered costly, invasive therapies, such as angioplasty and bypass surgery.

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This statement is true. Research has shown that women often experience heart attack symptoms that are different from men, such as extreme fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, and back or jaw pain. These symptoms are often attributed to other conditions, such as anxiety or indigestion, leading to delays in receiving appropriate treatment.

Which Statement Is True About Sex Differences in Heart Attack