Heart Disease
Heart disease is the most significant health concern for
women in America today, responsible for almost 366,000 deaths
each year.
It’s important for women to know the symptoms are
different for women than for men!
Heart
Attack Symptoms In Women |
Women are more likely than men to have atypical symptoms
during a heart attack — rather than the classic
features of chest pain or pressure. Women may primarily
experience signs and symptoms such as:
- Nausea
- Sweating
- Lightheadedness
- Vomiting
- Breathlessness
- Neck, shoulder or abdominal discomfort
Women may also notice unusually extreme fatigue or
sleep disturbances during the weeks before a heart attack.
People with diabetes — women and men — are
even more likely to have such atypical symptoms.
The cause for this difference in symptoms between men
and women isn't known. It's important to be aware that
heart attacks can cause a lot of different symptoms
than simply chest pain.
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