Did you know that the symptoms of a woman’s heart disease are different and atypical than a man’s? For example, chest pain may not be a described symptom for women experiencing a heart attack. Examples of most common symptoms experienced by women include:
- Pain, heaviness, discomfort, or pressure in the chest/abdominal area – Pain that extends to the jaw, neck, shoulder, inner arm, and upper back.
- Shortness of breath
- Nausea or vomiting
- Sweating
- Unusual, extreme fatigue
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
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