Chest pain is only one warning sign—and may not appear in a woman.
Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a heart attack.
Know what the warning signs may be—and realize that they may be different for a woman than for a man. It’s common for women to experience more subtle angina (chest pain), as well as shortness of breath and upper back pain prior to having a heart attack.
Call 911 as soon as you think you or someone you’re with may be having a heart attack.
Typical Warning Signs in Men
- Squeezing chest pressure or pain
- Jaw, neck or back pain
- Nausea or vomiting
- Shortness of breath
- Indigestion
Typical Warning Signs in Women
- Chest pain, but not always
- Jaw, neck or upper back pain
- Nausea or vomiting
- Shortness of breath
- Pain or pressure in the lower chest or upper abdomen
- Fainting
- Indigestion
Whoever your heart beats for, our hearts beat for you.
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