The heart truth for women

Cardiovascular disease, which includes heart attack and stroke, is the top cause of death for women here, but many are not aware of the risk

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Madam Kirti Harnal had just cooked a meal at home one Saturday in November 2018 when she suddenly felt fatigued.

The 60-year-old lecturer at the Singapore Institute of Management also had some pain in her shoulders, but thought it was due to her long hours using the computer.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on October 05, 2020, with the headline The heart truth for women. Subscribe