Be aware of Heart Attack Symptoms in Women

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Be aware of Heart Attack Symptoms in Women


A heart attack is a life-threatening condition triggered by a disturbance of the heart's blood supply. A person can see for medical attention earlier, and can save their lives by understanding the female signs of a heart attack. The first heart attack is less likely than men to survive are. It might be because the sexes have various signs. Females have a greater risk of a mild heart attack or irregular symptoms. Furthermore, female biology provides specific risk factors for heart attack, as certain diseases that raise risk are not present in male biology, such as polycystic ovary syndrome. The heart attack Symptoms in Women are described below: The majority suspect a sudden heart attack. But literature indicates women have symptoms for several weeks before a heart attack. Symptoms may be persistent or come and go, and can also interfere with sleep. Since heart attacks may be fatal, regardless of the mild or serious symptoms, a woman with any of these symptoms must seek treatment immediately.


Chest pain: Chest pain is the main symptom of a male and female heart attack. May be described as: •Tightness •Pressure •Squeezing •Aching However, women may experience a heart attack with no chest pain. Extreme or unusual fatigue: In the weeks, leading up to a heart attack severe fatigue is often identified. This even experiences exhaustion right before the event takes place. Even simple tasks that don't require much effort can give rise to feelings of exhaustion. Weakness: Feeling weak or shaky is a typical acute sign of a female cardiac assault. This weakness or trembling could go hand in hand with: •Anxiety •Dizziness •Fainting •Feeling Lightheaded


Shortness of breath: Shortness of breath or exertion-free heavy breathing, particularly when accompanied by fatigue or chest pain, can cause heart problems. While lying down some women can feel short of breath, with the symptom-relieving while sitting upright. Sweating: Another common symptom of a heart attack in women is heavy sweating without a natural cause. Feeling cold and clammy may also suggest heart problems. Upper body pain: This is normally not precise and cannot be traced to a particular muscle or joint of the upper body. Areas which may be affected include: •Neck •Jaw •Upper Back Or Either Arm The pain may begin in one region and slowly spread to others, or it may happen all of a sudden.


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