Heart Attack Symptoms in Women
- Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of your chest. ...
- Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
- Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.
- Other signs such as breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.
- What are the 4 silent signs of a heart attack?
- What are the top 3 symptoms of a heart attack?
- How long can a woman have symptoms before a heart attack?
- What does a minor heart attack feel like?
What are the 4 silent signs of a heart attack?
The good news is that you can prepare by knowing these 4 silent signs of a heart attack.
- Chest Pain, Pressure, Fullness, or Discomfort. ...
- Discomfort in other areas of your body. ...
- Difficulty breathing and dizziness. ...
- Nausea and cold sweats.
What are the top 3 symptoms of a heart attack?
Common heart attack signs and symptoms include:
- Pressure, tightness, pain, or a squeezing or aching sensation in your chest or arms that may spread to your neck, jaw or back.
- Nausea, indigestion, heartburn or abdominal pain.
- Shortness of breath.
- Cold sweat.
- Fatigue.
- Lightheadedness or sudden dizziness.
How long can a woman have symptoms before a heart attack?
Many people expect a heart attack to come on suddenly. But research suggests that women experience symptoms for several weeks before a heart attack. A study published in 2003 of 515 women who had experienced a heart attack, reports 80 percent of women had at least 1 symptom at least 4 weeks before their heart attack.
What does a minor heart attack feel like?
Mini heart attack symptoms include:
Chest pain, or a feeling of pressure or squeezing in the center of the chest. This discomfort may last several minutes: It may also come and go. Pain may be experienced in the throat. Symptoms may be confused with indigestion or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).