Some type of chest pain, pressure or discomfort — these are the common symptoms of heart attack in men and women. But chest pain is not most noticeable symptoms particularly in woman. And it’s possible to have a heart attack without chest pain. Below are some symptoms unrelated to chest pain:
Neck, jaw, shoulder, upper back or abdominal discomfort
Shortness of breath
Pain in one or both arms
Nausea or vomiting
Sweating
Light-headedness or dizziness
Unusual fatigue
Indigestion
These symptoms may not be as noticeable as chest pain. Women tend to have symptoms more often while resting or when asleep than in men. Also, women don’t always recognize their symptoms as those of a heart attack, they tend to show up in emergency room after heart damage has been occurred.
If you or anyone you know, have above mentioned symptoms, call for emergency medical help immediately.
