In recent decades, scientists have realized that heart attack<\/p>\n
symptoms can be quite different for women than for men. The journal<\/p>\n
Circulation published the findings of a multicenter study of 515<\/p>\n
women who\u2019d experienced a heart attack. The most frequently reported<\/p>\n
symptoms didn\u2019t include chest pain. Instead, women reported unusual<\/p>\n
fatigue, sleep disturbances, and anxiety. Nearly 80 percent reported<\/p>\n
experiencing at least one symptom for more than a month before their<\/p>\n
heart attack. In a survey published in the journal Circulation, only<\/p>\n
65 percent of women said they\u2019d call 911 if they thought they might be having a heart attack.<\/p>\n
Symptoms of a heart attack in women include:<\/p>\n
Woman having a pain in the heart area. Heart Attack. Painful Chest.<\/p>\n
Health Care, Medical Concept. High Resolution. Woman having heart attack at home<\/p>\n
Credit: Shutterstock<\/p>\n
Even if you\u2019re not sure, get emergency care right away. Base your decision<\/p>\n
on what feels normal and abnormal for you. If you haven\u2019t experienced<\/p>\n
symptoms like this before, don\u2019t hesitate to get help.<\/p>\n
If you don\u2019t agree with your doctor\u2019s conclusion, get a second opinion.<\/p>\n
Unusual fatigue lasting for several days or sudden severe fatigue<\/p>\n
Sad tired young woman touching forehead having headache migraine or depression,<\/p>\n
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Credit: Shutterstock<\/p>\n
Profound and unexplained fatigue or a sudden decrease in energy levels<\/p>\n
can sometimes be a warning sign of a heart attack in women.<\/p>\n
Sleep disturbances<\/p>\n
Young woman lying in bed suffering from sound covering head and ears with<\/p>\n
pillow making unpleasant face. early wake up not getting enough sleep<\/p>\n
Credit: Shutterstock<\/p>\n
Sleep disturbances, such as insomnia, unusual restlessness, or waking<\/p>\n
up frequently during the night, have been reported as warning signs in some women prior to a heart attack.<\/p>\n
Anxiety<\/p>\n
Sad depressed woman at home sitting on the couch, looking down and touching her forehead, loneliness and pain concept<\/p>\n
Some women may experience a sense of impending doom, anxiety,<\/p>\n
or a feeling that something is terribly wrong during a heart attack.<\/p>\n
Lightheadedness<\/p>\n
Woman With Vertigo<\/p>\n
Feeling dizzy or faint is another symptom that may occur during a heart attack.<\/p>\n
Shortness of breath<\/p>\n
Older woman at home doing fitness has severe shortness of breath and chest pain, compares bullets on fitness bracelets<\/p>\n
Feeling breathless or having difficulty catching your breath can be a symptom of a heart attack. This may occur with or without chest discomfort.<\/p>\n
Indigestion or gas-like pain<\/p>\n
Sick young African American woman having health problems holding head and belly<\/p>\n
during menstruation. Black girl lying in living room on couch suffering from pain associated with gynecological causes<\/p>\n
Some women may feel nauseated or may vomit during a heart attack, which can be mistaken for other gastrointestinal issues.<\/p>\n
Cold Sweats<\/p>\n
Cold sweat. Low angle of beautiful mature woman sweating and carrying glass of water<\/p>\n
Cold and clammy skin, along with sweating, can accompany a heart attack, especially in women.<\/p>\n
Jaw pain or pain that spreads up to your jaw<\/p>\n
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Women may experience pain or discomfort in areas other than the chest,<\/p>\n
such as the neck, jaw, shoulder, back, or stomach. This pain may radiate from the chest and is often a more subtle symptom.<\/p>\n
Pressure or pain in the center of your chest, which may spread to your arm<\/p>\n
pain in chest<\/p>\n
While chest pain is a common symptom in both men and women,<\/p>\n
women may experience different types of chest discomfort.<\/p>\n
It can be described as a squeezing, fullness, pressure, or burning sensation in the chest that may come and go.<\/p>\n
Heart attack in women over 50<\/p>\n
Senior Woman Suffering From Chest Pain While Sitting On Bench<\/p>\n
Women experience significant physical changes around age 50, the age when many<\/p>\n
women start to go through menopause. During this period of life,<\/p>\n
your levels of the hormone estrogen drop. Estrogen is believed to<\/p>\n
help protect the health of your heart. After menopause, your risk of<\/p>\n
heart attack increases. Unfortunately, women who experience a heart<\/p>\n
attack are less likely to survive than men. Therefore, it becomes even<\/p>\n
more important to remain conscious of your heart health after you go through menopause.<\/p>\n
Remain aware of these symptoms and schedule regular health checkups with your doctor.<\/p>\n
There are additional symptoms of a heart attack that women over the age of 50 may experience. These symptoms include:<\/p>\n
severe chest pain<\/p>\n
pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach<\/p>\n
rapid or irregular heartbeat<\/p>\n
sweating<\/p>\n
Silent heart attack symptoms<\/p>\n
Young woman suffering from breathing problem near window indoors<\/p>\n
A silent heart attack is like any other heart attack, except it occurs without<\/p>\n
the usual symptoms. In other words, you may not even realize you\u2019ve experienced a heart attack.<\/p>\n
In fact, research from Duke University Medical Center has estimated that as many as 200,000<\/p>\n
Americans experience heart attacks each year without even knowing it. Unfortunately, these<\/p>\n
events cause heart damage and increase the risk of future attacks. Silent heart attacks<\/p>\n
are more common among people with diabetes and in those who\u2019ve had previous heart attacks.<\/p>\n
Symptoms that may indicate a silent heart attack include:<\/p>\n
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mild discomfort in your chest, arms, or jaw that goes away after resting<\/p>\n
shortness of breath and tiring easily<\/p>\n
sleep disturbances and increased fatigue<\/p>\n
abdominal pain or heartburn<\/p>\n
skin clamminess<\/p>\n
After having a silent heart attack, you may experience more fatigue than before<\/p>\n
or find that exercise becomes more difficult. Get regular physical exams<\/p>\n
to stay on top of your heart health. If you have cardiac risk factors,<\/p>\n
talk to your doctor about getting tests done to check the condition of your heart.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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