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Heart Attack Symptoms in Women

Heart attack symptoms in women are often different than those of men, and as such women should learn the specific signs of a heart attack.

FACT: Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in American women...it is estimated that almost 1 in 2 women will eventually die of heart disease or stroke!

What are the heart attack symptoms in women?
The symptoms of heart attack in women are often much subtler than those of men, and as such can be harder to detect.

Take a look at the following heart attack symptoms in women:

Female Heart Attack Symptoms
  • Loss of breath not necessarily accompanied by chest discomfort
  • Feeling of unusual fatigue, body aches or weakness
  • Nausea, vomitting, headaches, cold sweats and other flu-like symptoms
  • Feeling of pain in the upper body - chest, shoulders, neck and back
  • Feeling of unexplained anxiety or unease

How are symptoms of heart attack in women different than men?
The heart attack symptoms women experience can be different than those of men. As men typically experience the severe chest pain and pulsing through the arms when they are having a heart attack, heart attack symptoms women experience are often less severe, and as such are often misdiagnosed as other less severe problems such as chronic fatigue or flu.

Also, most of the studies related to the heart and heart attacks have been performed on men, so many doctors are less familiar with the symptoms of heart attack in women. As such, treatment is often delayed in women that suffer heart attacks, resulting in increased damage that could have been avoided with proper diagnosis.

What should you do if you have the aforementioned signs of a heart attack?
If you experience any of these female heart attack symptoms, do not hesitate to seek medical attention. Call or have someone call 911 immediately and tell them you might be having a heart attack. You must get to the emergency room as soon as possible, it could be a matter of life or death!

When you arrive, insist they test you for a heart attack....don't fall victim to a misdiagnosis.



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How can you lower your risk of having a heart attack?
Remarkably, in a recent study of 1000 women, only 8% of them considered heart disease to be their greatest health risk. Most believed it is breast cancer, yet only 1 in 27 women will die of breast cancer vs. almost 1 in 2 who will die of some form of cardiovascular disease.

Fortunately, you can reduce your risk of developing heart disease. The first step is recognizing the facts about heart disease, which you can you do by reading the information on this site.

Next, you should incorporate the diet and exercise suggestions we discuss on this site, and make sure you include heart healthy nutrients to maintain heart strength and function.

Also, learn about the (4) blood indicators of potential heart disease: high cholesterol, triglycerides (fat), homocysteine and C reactive protein. Make sure you get a blood test that checks for all four of these markers, and learn how you can maintain your levels of these risk indicators.

For more information on how to lower your risk, start with the Top 5 Ways to Promote Heart Health.

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