What Are the Signs of a Heart Attack for Women in Fanwood?

When it comes to heart attacks, women are more likely to have a "silent" heart attack or display unusual symptoms.

Common symptoms of heart attack in women in Fanwood include: chest pain usually described as tightness, pressure, squeezing, and aching; extreme or unusual fatigue; weakness often associated with anxiety, dizziness, fainting, and feeling lightheaded; shortness of breath; sweating, upper body pain commonly in the neck, jaw, upper back, or either arm; sleep disturbance, and stomach problems such as pain, pressure, indigestion, nausea, and vomiting.

If you suspect you have symptoms of a heart attack, contact emergency services immediately.

American Heart Association, March 2018.

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