Written by: Nancy Dixit
Women may have different heart attack symptoms than men, sometimes occurring at rest or during sleep. Emotional stress can also be a trigger.
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While chest pain is common, women are more likely to have subtler symptoms, which can sometimes be mistaken for other conditions. Here are some signs to watch out for:
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Though chest pain is the most recognized symptom, women may describe it as pressure or tightness. In some cases, there might be no chest pain at all.
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Women are more likely to feel pain in their neck, jaw, shoulders, upper back, or even upper stomach, instead of the classic chest pain.
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Sudden shortness of breath, especially when resting, can be a significant warning of a heart attack.
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Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, especially when it feels like pressure, is common in women during a heart attack.
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Unexplained nausea or vomiting can be a sign that a heart attack is happening, especially when paired with other symptoms.
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Excessive sweating & feeling lightheaded or dizzy or cold sweats, often without physical exertion.
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A sudden, unexplained sense of fatigue, more than usual tiredness, can indicate a heart attack.
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Heartburn or indigestion, commonly mistaken for digestive issues, may actually be a sign of a heart attack in women.
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