While most of us are aware that pain or pressure in the chest is a symptom of a heart attack, not many women realize that female heart attack symptoms can be different. While chest pain may be a symptom, women are also likely to have atypical heart attack symptoms.
Heart Attack Symptoms for Females:
• Pain in one or both arms, upper back, neck, jaw, or stomach
• Discomfort or pressure in the chest
• Nausea or vomiting
• Trouble breathing
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Inability to sleep
• Unusual fatigue
• Paleness or clammy skin
• Breaking out in a cold sweat
(Source: Sister to Sister: The Women’s Heart …read more