Heart disease in women, who report, more vague symptoms, is called "atypcal." A woman having a heart attack may complain of anxiety, indigestion, nausea or even vomiting, shortness of breath, and extreme fatigue. She may note hot burning or tightness at the back, neck, shoulders, jaw, or ears, with or without chest and arm heaviness. If you or a woman you love have these symptoms, insist on heart tests.Do NOT let anyone write it off as "just nerves"!
You may be having a heart attack
Call 911 immediately if you experience some or all of these symptoms:
Pain, pressure, burning or squeezing in the chest, jaw, shoulders, back, or arms, that lasts more than 5 - 10 minutes
Unexplained shortness of breath lasting more than 5 -10 minutes Sudden severe nausea, vomiting, or indigestionSudden sweating for no reason Sudden unexplained extreme fatigue Loss of consciousness or fainting Sudden, panicky feeling of doom
Care for your Heart
Main risk factors for heart disease that you can actually do something about include----in order of their importance—
not smoking,
Control your blood pressure
Use diet, medication and exercise to control your cholesterol
