Heart attacks are the number one cause of death in women. One reason for this may be that the symptoms go unrecognized until it is too late. Some of the symptoms of a heart attack in a woman can be different than one in a man.
The typical symptoms of heart attack they have learned to recognize do not match the symptoms they are experiencing or heart attack is usually seen as a "man" affliction (in spite of statistics indicating otherwise); They are too busy with other things-such as shopping, care for children, run, or working on their place of employment. Because they do not recognize symptoms such as heart attack, they say nothing because they don't want to be a burden. The first hour is crucial for the prevention of irreparable damage to the heart muscle. It is important for women to know the symptoms of a heart attack that may affect them.
Symptoms of a heart attack in women:
nausea-feeling as though one is about to vomit.
fear-a "panic" attack, feeling like something is wrong, but don't know what it is
back pain between the shoulder blades, this often happens instead of chest pain.
Discomfort in chest-often seen heartburn or indigestion
dizziness-feeling light headed, possible fainting
edema-swelling of the feet and ankles of build up of liquids
Pressure in the chest to radiate
sweating-excessive sweating for an undetermined reason
palpitations or "flown"
shortness of breath or inability to catch a breath
weakness or fatigue without known cause
Other symptoms reported by women who have a heart attack are:
Pain in the neck
Pain in the jaw-that looks like a toothache
A "stomach pain"
Sometimes women don't feel no pain from a heart attack at all. This is called a "silent" heart attack.
You can still learn more on www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chest_pain and www.chestjournal.chestpubs.org for more information.
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