What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Heart Attack in Women?
The Mayo Clinic reports that women are more likely to have heart attacks without experiencing the chest pain that is common in men. Women's Heart reports that a third of women have no chest pain when they suffer heart attacks, yet 71 percent of the women reported they had flu-like symptoms two to four weeks prior to experiencing acute chest pain. Women should know the signs and symptoms of heart attacks.
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Chest Pain
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Chest discomfort is the telltale sign that a heart attack is taking place. The pain may feel like pressure, a tight ache, a squeezing sensation or fullness in the chest. The pain may come and go and last for more than a few minutes. Women may feel their hearts pounding in their chests.
Upper Body Pain
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Upper body pain may be felt in women who are having heart attacks. The pain/discomfort can occur in the shoulders, arms, neck, back, teeth or jaws. That upper body pain may be present without having chest pain. The pain may be mild or sharp and it can seem to travel around the upper body.
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Stomach Pain, Nausea and Vomiting
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Pain in the abdomen can occur during a heart attack. The pain often resembles heartburn. The discomfort can extend down into the abdomen. Women may develop nausea and vomiting.
Shortness of Breath and Lightheadedness
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Women can experience shortness of breath when they are having heart attacks. They may pant and/or have to make determined efforts to take deep breaths. Women may also feel dizzy or feel as if they are going to faint.
Anxiety, Sweating and Weakness
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Women may feel overly anxious or panicky when they are having heart attacks. Breaking out in a cold, clammy sweat is common. The anxiousness and sweating often resemble the symptoms of a panic attack. Women may also feel very fatigued or overly tired for no apparent reason.
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