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Cardiac Dysfunction & Fitness in Firefighters (video)

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Firefighters are exposed to many toxins during their careers. These exposures increase their risk for heart disease and cancer. In this video, AJM Editor-in-Chief Joseph S. Alpert explains new research showing the benefits of early diagnosis of cardiac dysfunction using a cardiac stress test to measure fitness. Early diagnosis would help firefighters and others learn their risks and take...