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Spring Survey 2012 Results
5/16/10

Women and Heart Disease

Heart disease in women has differences. The latest research amplifies our understanding of that. Dr. Mariell Jessup, a specialist in heart disease in women explains and suggests how women can work with their doctor to develop a heart health plan.

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Mariell Jessup, MD Mariell Jessup, MD
Associate Chief-Clinical Affairs of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine; Medical Director of the Penn Heart and Vascular Center; Professor of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System
Dr. Mariell Jessup is Associate Chief of Clinical Affairs of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and Medical Director of the Penn Heart and Vascular Center at Penn Medicine.  Dr. Jessup is also a Professor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.  She attended medical school at Hahnemann University School of Medicine followed by an internship and residency... more >

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