Hollywood may have conditioned us to believe that a heart attack involves clutching your chest and collapsing dramatically, but symptoms in women can be much subtler. Seriously, some of these seem so random they could be mistaken for common old heartburn.
Heartburn Or Heart Attack?
If you experience any or all of these while at rest, get yourself checked out asap.
1. Dizziness
Dizziness a sign that your heart isn’t pumping enough blood to your brain.
2. Fatigue
Suddenly feel super-tired? A weakened heart can’t pump enough O2 for the body to function properly.
3. Nausea
Nausea could indicate your blood pressure has dropped – it may be accompanied by clamminess and sweat.
4. Pain In Weird Places
Pain in the upper back, upper abdomen or lower chest: your heart is struggling to pump blood where you need it.
5. Shortness Of Breath
Being short of breath during normal activities: the heart’s pumping action weakens as blood flow to the heart diminishes.
By: Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Fuente: www.womenshealthsa.co.za
