Symptoms of Heart Attack Can Be Different In Women
It is widely known that heart disease is the #1 cause of death for men, but only about one third of women know that heart disease is also the top killer of women in the U.S. (1 of every 3 women die of heart disease). One reason for this lack of knowledge could be that women show different signs of heart attack than men. Signs such as nausea, dizziness, and anxiety are common symptoms of a heart attack in women. Here are some other signs to watch for:
- Chest pain, which can include back pain and/or deep aching and throbbing in one or both arms.
- Breathlessness and/or inability to catch your breath when waking up.
- Clammy sweating.
- Dizziness, including unexplained lightheadedness and possible blackouts.
- Anxiety, unusual nervousness, feelings of impending doom.
- Edema, fluid retention and swelling usually of the ankles or lower legs.
- Fluttering, rapid heartbeats, palpitations.
- Nausea–gastric upset.
- Feeling of heaviness, such as pressure-like chest pain between the breasts that may radiate to the left arm or shoulder.
While heart disease is the #1 killer in this country, it is also the most preventable. So take a little time to know the signs and make the small life changes you can make that can keep your heart healthy such as exercising regularly, eating right, and cutting out smoking and alcohol as much as possible!
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