Heart Attack Symptoms in Women

The typical signs of a heart attack in women are different than they are in men. This isn't known widely enough.

The symptoms, as per heart.org, in women are:

1. Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of your chest. It lasts for more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back.

2. Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.

3. Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.

4. Breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or lightheadedness.

5. Chest pain or discomfort. (As in men)

Women are much more likely than men to experience the first 4 points in the list.

If you or someone you know are experiencing some or all of the above symptoms, call 911 (or whatever the emergency number in your country happens to be). Do not ignore your symptoms.