It’s been in the news. It’s been presented at cardiology conferences this month. It has set cardiac circles and women heart attack survivors abuzz. It’s the question of whether women present with heart attack symptoms that are different than those of men. For answers, let’s visit the website of the world-famous Mayo Clinic:
“What are the symptoms of a heart attack for women?”
“The most common symptom of a heart attack in both men and women is some type of pain, pressure or discomfort in the chest. But it’s not always severe or even the most prominent symptom, particularly in women. Women are more likely than men to have signs and symptoms unrelated to chest pain, such as:
- Neck, shoulder, upper back or abdominal discomfort
- Shortness of breath
- Nausea or vomiting
- Sweating
- Lightheadedness or dizziness
- Unusual fatigue
“These signs and symptoms are more subtle than the obvious crushing chest pain often associated with heart attacks. (more…)
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