Why Do Women Fare Better After a Heart Attack Than

Multiple Choice

Why do women fare better after a heart attack than men?

A) Men's hearts are larger and therefore suffer more damage from a heart attack.
B) Women are more likely to have other chronic diseases,so this removes the risk of a fatal heart attack.
C) Men are more likely to smoke than women.
D) Women's heart muscle seems to be better able to adapt to stressors and physical exertion.