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Know the Symptoms
Know the Symptoms
Men and Women are different, and so are their heart attack symptoms. Although men and women share many of the same signs for a heart attack, such as chest pain or discomfort, there are other signs that women need to remember. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), women often believe some symptoms they are experiencing may be other less life-threatening conditions like acid reflux, the flu, or normal aging. Knowing the difference in symptoms may save your life!
Heart Attack Symptoms
Men
Sudden cold sweat
Pain in chest, arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach
Shortness of breath
Heartburn or indigestion
Nausea
Women
Light headedness or sudden dizziness
Feeling unusually tired for no reason
Pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of chest
Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach
Shortness of breath
Sudden cold sweat
Nausea or vomiting
Indigestion or gas-like pain
Heartburn
Know the Risk Factors that could prevent a heart attack:
Tobacco Use (www.lung.org or 1-800-QUIT-NOW)
High Cholesterol
High Blood Pressure
Obesity
Diabetes
Unhealthy Diet
Speak with your primary care provider about these risk factors today! If you don’t have a primary care provider, find a Boone Health Provider at www.boone.health/ primarycare or visit www.boone.health/ heart to learn more about heart disease and how Boone Health can help.