Recognizing heart attack symptoms in women
"Women tend to present more with A-typical symptoms, sometimes just a few weeks of fatigue or just shortness of breathe, without any chest pain," said Dr. Fernando Boccalandro, a cardiologist with the Medical Center Hospital.
Heart Attack Symptoms Look Different in Women—6 Signs That Fly Under the Radar
Symptoms of a heart attack look different in women. Here are six key signs of a heart attack, besides chest pain.
Sneaky Symptoms of Heart Disease in Women That Are Often Overlooked
When it comes to signs of serious heart trouble, many of us imagine the Hollywood version-a man clutching his chest and collapsing. But for women, the symptoms of heart disease can be more subtle and are often mistaken for something else.
How to identify heart attack symptoms in women vs. men
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the American Heart Association (AHA). Heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, refers to a group of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels.
7 dangerous heart attack warning signs most women miss
Discover seven overlooked heart attack warning factors unique to women in 2025, from subtle symptoms to hormonal changes that could save your life.
6 heart symptoms I never ignore as a heart surgeon and heart attack survivor
The doctor became a patient after ignoring his own heart attack symptoms. He's urging others not to make the same mistake.
What to know about SCAD, a less common type of heart attack that disproportionately affects women
A spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD, leads to bleeding inside the artery wall. A survivor shares her symptoms.
Warning signs of a heart attack: Symptoms in men, women, and the elderly, plus prevention tips
Recognising early warning signs of heart attack can make all the difference in detecting heart issues in time and receiving proper treatment. Taking proactive steps towards heart health can save lives.
7 life-saving steps to take during a heart attack
From calling emergency services to performing CPR, learn the essential steps that medical experts say could save someone's life during a heart attack.
These Are the Heart Attack Symptoms That Are Most Frequently Misdiagnosed
"I Had A Typical 'Woman's' Heart Attack": Heart Attack Survivors Are Sharing The Sometimes Subtle Symptoms That Something Wasn't Right
"Later that day, I had a phone call to say that I had had a heart attack and that they were expecting me in A&E. I spent five ...
Menopause is not good for your heart. What Round Rock cardiologist said you should know.
The hormones you replace are not as protective as the hormone's you used to naturally produce, Shankar said. In fact, there is some evidence that after menopause, these synthetic hormones can increase ...
'I had heart attack after eating a kebab - I can't even look at them anymore'
Sallie Crawley is now sharing her terrifying ordeal and says that although she dismissed the "unusual" symptoms she was ...